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// WISCONSIN QUIT CLAIM DEED //
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Name & Return Address:
[PLACEHOLDER—NAME]
[PLACEHOLDER—STREET]
[PLACEHOLDER—CITY, STATE ZIP]
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): ___
Wisconsin eRETR Receipt No.: ____
Prepared By: __________
Document No.: ___ Recording Fee: $______
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QUIT CLAIM DEED
(State of Wisconsin – [COUNTY])
This Quit Claim Deed (“Deed”) is made as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] (the “Effective Date”) by and between:
- “[Grantor]”: [GRANTOR FULL LEGAL NAME], [marital status], whose mailing address is [ADDRESS]; and
- “[Grantee]”: [GRANTEE FULL LEGAL NAME], [marital status], whose mailing address is [ADDRESS].
RECITALS
A. Grantor is the sole holder of the real property interest described in Exhibit A (the “Property”).
B. Grantor desires to convey, and Grantee desires to receive, all of Grantor’s right, title, and interest in and to the Property upon the terms and conditions set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the sum of Ten Dollars ($10.00) and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Grantor hereby conveys and quitclaims to Grantee the Property, subject to the provisions of this Deed.
[// GUIDANCE: Wisconsin deeds must satisfy Wis. Stat. ch. 706 formalities, including (i) identification of parties, (ii) words of conveyance, (iii) description of the real estate, (iv) authentication/an acknowledgment, and (v) delivery.]
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// I. DEFINITIONS
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For purposes of this Deed, capitalized terms have the meanings set forth below:
“Affiliate” means, with respect to any Person, any other Person that directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with such Person.
“Person” means any individual, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, trust, estate, or other legal entity.
“Property” has the meaning assigned in Recital A and Exhibit A.
[// GUIDANCE: Add or delete defined terms to match transaction complexity.]
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// II. OPERATIVE PROVISIONS
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2.1 Conveyance. Grantor hereby grants, conveys, transfers, and quitclaims to Grantee, without covenant or warranty, all right, title, and interest of Grantor in and to the Property, together with all easements, hereditaments, and appurtenances thereunto belonging.
2.2 Consideration. The consideration for this conveyance is [$______], the receipt of which is acknowledged.
[// GUIDANCE: If consideration is nominal, retain “$10.00 and other good and valuable consideration.”]
2.3 Real Estate Transfer Fee. A Wisconsin Real Estate Transfer Return (eRETR) has been or will be filed electronically in accordance with Wis. Stat. §§ 77.21–77.30.
(a) Transfer Fee Paid: $_ OR
(b) Fee Exemption [identify statutory exemption under Wis. Stat. § 77.25]: _____.
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// III. REPRESENTATIONS & WARRANTIES
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3.1 No Warranties of Title. THIS IS A QUIT CLAIM DEED. GRANTOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO TITLE OR THE CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY, AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE BE IMPLIED BY LAW, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, HABITABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
3.2 Authority. Grantor represents solely that Grantor has full legal right, power, and authority to execute and deliver this Deed. This representation survives delivery of this Deed.
[// GUIDANCE: Additional representations may be inserted but must not convert the deed into a warranty deed.]
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// IV. COVENANTS & RESTRICTIONS
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4.1 Existing Encumbrances. The conveyance is made subject to (i) real estate taxes not yet due and payable, (ii) recorded easements and restrictions of record, and (iii) all applicable zoning, building, and land-use laws, ordinances, and regulations.
4.2 No Further Covenants. Grantor provides no covenants running with the land except as expressly set forth herein.
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// V. DEFAULT & REMEDIES
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Given the nature of a quitclaim conveyance, the parties acknowledge and agree that:
5.1 Sole Remedy. Grantee’s sole and exclusive remedy for any breach of Section 3.2 (Authority) shall be rescission of this Deed and refund of the consideration paid. No other damages, equitable relief, or consequential damages shall be available.
5.2 Time for Claims. Any claim for breach of Section 3.2 must be instituted in the forum designated in Section 8.1 within twelve (12) months after the Effective Date.
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// VI. RISK ALLOCATION
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6.1 AS-IS Transaction. Grantee accepts the Property “AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS,” acknowledging that (i) Grantor has made no investigation or inquiry regarding environmental, structural, or other conditions, and (ii) Grantee has had the opportunity to conduct independent inspections.
6.2 Indemnification. NONE. Each party bears its own risk and liability.
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// VII. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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7.1 Governing Law. This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin, without regard to its conflict-of-laws rules.
7.2 Forum Selection. Any action arising out of or relating to this Deed shall be brought exclusively in the state courts situated in the county where the Property is located. The parties irrevocably submit to such jurisdiction.
7.3 Arbitration. EXCLUDED.
7.4 Jury Trial Waiver. NOT APPLICABLE.
7.5 Injunctive Relief. The parties agree that injunctive relief shall be limited to enforcing Section 5.1 (Sole Remedy) and preventing unauthorized conveyances prior to resolution of any dispute.
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// VIII. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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8.1 Entire Agreement. This Deed constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the conveyance of the Property and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous understandings.
8.2 Amendments. This Deed may be amended only by a writing executed by Grantor and Grantee in the manner required for original conveyances under Wis. Stat. ch. 706.
8.3 Successors and Assigns. This Deed shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
8.4 Severability. If any provision of this Deed is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
8.5 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Deed may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original. Signatures transmitted electronically (including via PDF or e-signature platform compliant with Wis. Stat. § 137.06) shall be deemed originals for all purposes.
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// IX. EXECUTION & ACKNOWLEDGMENT
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Quit Claim Deed as of the Effective Date.
GRANTOR:
[GRANTOR NAME]
GRANTEE:
[GRANTEE NAME]
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State of Wisconsin )
) ss.
County of ____ )
On this _ day of __, 20____, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared [GRANTOR NAME] [and [GRANTEE NAME]], known to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that he/she/they executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public, State of Wisconsin
My commission (is permanent) OR (expires ______)
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// X. EXHIBITS
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Exhibit A – Legal Description of the Property
[INSERT COMPLETE, SURVEY-ACCURATE LEGAL DESCRIPTION]
[// GUIDANCE: Verify that the legal description matches latest title commitment and survey. Description errors are the most common reason for rejection by the Register of Deeds.]
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