More information on . . .

• California timeshares
• Hawaii timeshares
• Florida timeshares
• Nevada timeshares

More information on . . .

• gifting
• how to remove a spouse
• trust transfer and funding

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"Mark took care of three quitclaim deeds and recordations of my good friend's Hawaii timeshares. The complex nature of one of the filings took over a year. Another took about six months due to her name changes in the interim. He was very kind to walk us through the process by phone when we ran into questions and we were very pleased to wrap up the paperwork without making visits or sending materials by mail since the recordation is doable via scanned documents.  On two occasions it took months to get all parties to sign before sending back for processing. Despite these protracted delays, Mark never sought extra fees from my friend and remained accessible every step of the way. I highly recommend his services without reservation." Adam

 When to use us . . .

You're sick and tired of paying the maintenance fees on your timeshare and want to transfer ownership to someone else

You absolutely love your timeshare and want to gift it to someone in your family or transfer it into a trust

You have been awarded the timeshare in a divorce and need to remove the former spouse as owner.

Why use us?

We are independent from resort management companies

We provide personal service

We help you save money

Our services are at a fixed cost (no hidden fees)

       We make it easy for you and save you time

Our service includes ...

Title search to determine the precise legal description of your real property, including map, block and lot number

Research to determine how you hold title 

Documents required by the County Recorder or Bureau of Conveyances to keep the deed free of transfer and property taxes

Filing the deed with the County Recorder's Office or Bureau of Conveyances

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An Overview

A brief overview of ownership change for timeshares located in California, Florida, Hawaii and Nevada. Ownership change is needed to add or remove a spouse as an owner, to make a trust the owner or to give away a timeshare.

To replace a current owner of a timeshare with a new owner two events must happen. First a deed is prepared and submitted to the State for recording. Recording makes public who is the owner of the timeshare. Second a copy of the recorded deed is provided to the timeshare company. Copying the timeshare company allows the new owner access and relieves the prior owner of responsibility for maintenance fees.

A deed is a document signed by the current owner that transfers ownership in real property to another person. The owner either “grants” or “quit claims” ownership.  “Grant” has implied warranties of valid ownership and disclosure of loans and liens on the real property.  “Quit claim” is the equivalent of “as is.” A quit claim does not promise valid ownership and does not provide disclosure of loans or liens outstanding.

California, Hawaii and Nevada require the owner’s signature on the deed acknowledged by a notary. Florida in addition to the acknowledgement, requires the owner’s signature witnessed by two individuals. After the deed is prepared and the signature acknowledged the deed is recorded.

In Florida, deeds are recorded by county with the county’s courthouse. In California and Nevada deeds are recorded by county with a government entity whose sole function is to keep track of deeds, the recorder’s office. In Hawaii deeds are not recorded by county but with a statewide government agency called the “Bureau of Conveyances.”

After the deed and been prepared and recorded, a copy of the recorded deed must be provided to the timeshare company to update their records of ownership. Timeshare companies may have additional documentation requirements, depending on the company. These companies also require a fee to update those records. Fees vary from $25 to $500.

Ownership change is needed to add or remove a spouse as an owner, to make a trust the owner or to gift a timeshare. States covered are California, Florida, Hawaii and Nevada.