Fill and Sign the Iowa Deed Form

Prepared by U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. Copyright 2016 - U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. STATE OF IOWA DEED OF DISTRIBUTION Control Number – IA - SDEED – 8-1 - Page 1 - NOTE ABOUT COMPLETING THE FORMS The forms in this packet contain “form fields” created using Microsoft Word. “Form fields” facilitate completion of the forms using your computer. They do not limit you ability to print the form “in blank” and complete with a typewriter or by hand. If you do not see the gray shaded form fields, go the View menu, click on Toolbars, and then select Forms. This will open the forms toolbar. Look for the button on the forms toolbar that resembles a shaded letter “a”. Click in this button and the form fields will be visible. The forms are locked which means that the content of the forms cannot be changed. You can only fill in the information in the fields. If you need to make any changes in the body of the form, it is necessary for you “unlock” or “unprotect” the form. 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All conveyances of real estate must be accompanied by a Declaration of Value form, unless exempt pursuant to Chapter 428A of the Code of Iowa. In addition, all conveyances, including leases and subdivision plats require a Groundwater Hazard Statement. The Declaration of Value and instructions are available for download at: http://www.scottcountyiowa.com/recorder/forms.html The grantor must file a Groundwater Hazard Statement with the county clerk. This statement provides information to the buyer, and others, in regard to specific types of known hazards on the property. You may review the form at the following link: http://www.linncountyrecorder.com/Docs/realestatetransfer.pdf . - Page 2 - 2. Statutory exemptions from transfer tax are in Iowa Code Chapter 428A.2 http://www.legis.state.ia.us/IACODE/2001SUPPLEMENT/428A/ 3. Do not use the legal description found on the tax statement. It is only an abbreviated description. You must use the entire legal description. This is best found on a prior deed or at the Recorder’s office. - Page 3 - DISCLAIMER These materials were developed by U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. based upon statutes and forms for the State of Iowa. All Information and Forms are subject to this Disclaimer: All forms in this package are provided without any warranty, express or implied, as to their legal effect and completeness. Please use at your own risk. If you have a serious legal problem we suggest that you consult an attorney. U.S. Legal Forms, Inc. does not provide legal advice. The products offered by U.S. Legal Forms (USLF) are not a substitute for the advice of an attorney. THESE MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL U. S. LEGAL FORMS, INC. 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HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. - Page 4 - Prepared by: Address tax statement to: DEED OF DISTRIBUTION KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT: THIS INDENTURE, made this ______ day of __________________ , 20 ______ , by and between ______________________________ , personal representative of the estate of ______________________________ , deceased, hereinafter referred to as Grantor, and ____________________________________ , hereinafter referred to as Grantee(s), WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, Grantor is the duly appointed and acting personal representative of the estate of ______________________________ , deceased, and WHEREAS, Grantee(s) is entitled to distribution of certain real property hereinafter described from the estate of the decedent. NOW, THEREFORE, Grantor does convey, sell, bargain, warrant, and distribute all of the right, title and interest of the decedent and the estate to Grantee(s) in the following proportions: in and to the following described real property situated in __________________ County, Iowa: Describe Property of State "SEE DESCRIPTION ATTACHED" together with the appurtenances thereto: Prior instrument reference: Book ______ , Page ______ , Document No. ______ , of the Recorder of ______________________ County, Iowa. GRANTOR does for Grantor and Grantor’s successors and assigns forever hereby covenant with GRANTEE that Grantor is duly qualified to act in Grantor’s official capacity; that the Grantor has full power and authority in Grantor’s official capacity and/or by virtue of an order of a court of probate to distribute the above described premises; and, that Grantor or Grantor’s successors shall warrant and defend the granted premises to the Grantee against all claims and demands of any person or persons claiming under the Grantor. WITNESS, the hand of the Grantor this the ____ day of ________________ , 20 ____ : - Page 1 - Personal Representative of the Estate of ________________________ , Deceased Signature       Type or Print Name STATE OF ______________________ COUNTY OF __________________ On this _______ day of ________________________ , _______ , before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared ______________________________ , to me known to be the person named in and who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same as his/her/their voluntary act and deed. ______________________________ Notary Public Print Name: ________________________ (Seal, if any) My commission expires: ________________________ Grantor(s) Name, Address, phone:                                     Grantee(s) Name, Address, phone:                                     SEND TAX STATEMENTS TO GRANTEE - Page 2 - Note: If conveyance is to two persons as joint tenants add "as joint tenants with rights of survivorship and not as tenants in common" after name(s) of grantee(s). You may also add this paragraph to the body of the deed: TO HAVE AND TO HOLD to the said Grantees as joint tenants, with right of survivorship, their heirs, personal representatives, executors and assigns forever: it being the intention of the parties to this conveyance, that (unless the joint tenancy hereby created is severed or terminated during the joint lives of the grantees herein) in the event one grantee herein survives the other, the entire interest in fee simple shall pass to the surviving grantee, and if one does not survive the other, then the heirs and assigns of the grantees herein shall take as tenants in common. - Page 3 -