| name | deed-of-gift |
| title | Deed of Gift |
| description | Drafts a recordable U.S. Deed of Gift for voluntary, no-consideration transfers of real or personal property. Enforces party identification, unambiguous property descriptions, jurisdiction-specific execution formalities, donative intent recitals, and recordability requirements. Trigger keywords: "deed of gift", "gift deed", "property gift", "donative transfer", "estate planning gift", "charitable gift conveyance". |
| author | CaseMark |
| author_url | https://github.com/CaseMark/skills/tree/main/skills/legal/deed-of-gift |
| license | Apache-2.0 |
| version | 0.1.0 |
| execution_mode | open |
| jurisdiction | us |
| practice | real-estate |
| language | en |
| tags | ["agreement","drafting","research","transactional"] |
Deed of Gift
Draft a complete, recordable Deed of Gift conveying real or personal property without consideration, compliant with applicable state execution and recording requirements.
Prerequisites
- Donor/Donee info — full legal names (as on official ID), addresses, representative capacity if any (trustee, executor, corporate officer)
- Property description — real property: complete legal description from prior recorded deed (lot/block, metes and bounds, or government survey) plus recording reference (book, page, instrument number, date); personal property: serial number, VIN, account number, or other unique identifier
- Governing jurisdiction — situs state for real property; domicile state for personal property
- Encumbrances — existing liens, mortgages, or restrictions
- Party relationship — if relevant to establishing donative intent
If any prerequisite is missing, pause and ask — do not assume or fill gaps.
Output Structure
Step 1: Verify State Execution Requirements
Before drafting, verify from authoritative sources (current statute, state bar guidance):
| Element | Verify |
|---|
| Witnesses | Number (0–2), disinterested qualification, placement |
| Notarization | Mandatory vs. optional; acknowledgment certificate vs. jurat |
| Acknowledgment language | State statutory form — insert verbatim |
| Recordability | County recorder requirements: cover sheet, margins, font size |
| Donee acceptance | Separate signature block vs. incorporated recital |
| Transfer tax exemption | Gift exemption availability; affidavit requirements |
Anti-hallucination rule: Do not rely on parametric memory for state execution rules or statutory language. Search and cite the current statute. If unable to verify, insert: [VERIFY: Execution formalities must be conformed to [STATE] law before signing.]
Step 2: Parties and Recitals
- Parties: Donor (grantor) and donee (grantee) with full legal name, address, capacity; entity type + authorized representative if applicable
- Recitals: Donor's voluntary donative intent; relationship or motivation; background facts; jurisdiction-specific recital language if required
Step 3: Granting Clause
