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Experienced Oakland County Property Title And Deed Attorneys

A title issue can stop a property sale, a family transfer or years of planning. Ray M. Toma, PC, understands what that means for you. From their Bloomfield Hills office, the attorneys handle property title matters across Oakland County and throughout metro Detroit. You get a team focused entirely on these issues, with the depth of experience to resolve them.

Clearing Title Defects, Clouded Titles and Quiet Title Actions in Oakland County

Title clouds can come from unrecorded conveyances, unknown heir claims, boundary defects or gaps in the chain of title. The attorneys at Ray M. Toma, PC, identify the source of the defect and determine the most direct path to resolution. Where the parties agree, they prepare and record a correction deed to clear the title without litigation.

When negotiation is not possible, the firm files a quiet title action in Oakland County Circuit Court. This action establishes ownership, removes competing claims and creates a court order that clears the title record.

How Lady Bird Deeds Help Michigan Families Transfer Property Without Probate

An enhanced life estate deed, called a lady bird deed, allows Michigan property owners to pass real estate to named beneficiaries at death without probate. This is one of the most practical and cost-effective estate planning tools available to Oakland County property owners. Here is how it works:

  • Execution: The owner signs and records a deed naming one or more beneficiaries.
  • Retained control: The owner keeps the right to use, sell or refinance the property at any time.
  • Automatic transfer: Title passes to the beneficiary at death, outside of probate.
  • Medicaid compatibility: Michigan does not count this deed as a transferred asset.
  • Revocability: The owner can change or revoke the deed without the beneficiary’s consent.

This tool can spare your family a lengthy and costly probate process.

Warranty Deeds Versus Quitclaim Deeds And Register Of Deeds Compliance In Oakland County

  • A warranty deed guarantees clear title from seller to buyer, making it the preferred instrument in most residential and commercial transactions.
  • A quitclaim deed transfers only the grantor’s existing interest with no title guarantee, and it is commonly used in family transfers, divorce settlements and trust conveyances.

The attorneys at Ray M. Toma, PC, can help you draft, review and record deeds in compliance with Michigan law and Oakland County Register of Deeds requirements.

Do Not Let A Title Issue Put Your Property Or Your Plans On Hold

Your property and your family’s plans deserve a clear legal foundation. The firm’s attorneys bring their experience to every client, helping you protect your interests and make confident decisions. Call the firm at 248-633-8654 or reach out online to schedule a consultation.