Missing Entity Transfer Detection
If your attorney has advised you to hold properties in an LLC, this feature detects properties where the deed may not have been transferred yet — so your entity structure actually matches your records.
A Common Oversight
If your attorney has advised you to hold properties in an LLC, creating the entity is only the first step. Unless the deed is also transferred into the LLC's name, the property may still be titled in your personal name on public records.
Whether this matters depends on your specific situation, state law, and your attorney's advice. Some investors intentionally keep properties in their personal name for lending, insurance, or other reasons. But if your intent is entity ownership, this app helps you verify the deed records match that intent.
Many investors discover the discrepancy years later. This detection feature flags it early so you can discuss it with your attorney.
How the Gap Happens
- You create an LLC
- You buy a property in your personal name
- You assume the LLC owns it
- You never transfer the deed to the LLC
- The LLC provides ZERO protection
Automatic Detection
The app compares your deed records against your entity assignments. If a property has an acquisition deed but no entity transfer deed, you see this alert.
3 properties may still be in your personal name
These properties have acquisition deeds recorded but no entity transfer deed. This means the LLC may not legally own them yet.
456 Oak Ave
Acquisition deed recorded, no entity transfer deed found
321 Elm Ct
Acquisition deed recorded, no entity transfer deed found
999 Maple Rd
No deed records at all
What the Transfer Looks Like
If your attorney recommends transferring title to an entity, the process typically involves a new deed recorded with the county to put the public on notice of the ownership change.
Title in Personal Name
Current state — property titled to you individually
Transfer Deed Prepared & Executed
Typically a quitclaim deed, prepared by your attorney or title company
Recorded with County
Recording puts the public on notice of the ownership change
Title in Entity Name
Public records now reflect entity ownership
Whether transferring title to an entity is appropriate for your situation depends on your lender, insurance, state law, and your attorney's advice. Some lenders have due-on-sale clauses that may be triggered by transfers.
If Your Attorney Recommends a Transfer
The general process involves three steps. Your attorney can advise on specifics for your state and situation.
Prepare the Transfer Deed
Your attorney or title company prepares a deed (typically a quitclaim) transferring title from your personal name to the entity. The deed must include the full legal description of the property.
Record with the County
The signed and notarized deed is filed with the county recorder where the property is located. Recording puts the public on notice of the ownership change. Recording fees vary by county but are typically $10–$50.
Update Insurance & Lease
Notify your insurance company of the ownership change and update the named insured. Also update any existing leases to reflect the new landlord entity. Failure to update insurance can void your coverage.
detection compares acquisition deeds against entity transfer deeds
typical cost to prepare and record a transfer deed
record the transfer deed directly from the alert
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