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§ 18-12-401. Deed between spouses

(a) A deed of conveyance of real property located in this state executed after the passage of this act by an individual to his or her spouse shall convey to the grantee named in the deed the entire interest of the grantor in the property conveyed, or the interest specified in the deed, as if […]

§ 18-12-402. Relinquishment of dower or curtesy in spouse’s land

A married person may relinquish dower or curtesy in any of the real estate of a spouse by joining with the spouse in the deed of conveyance thereof, or by a separate instrument executed to spouse’s grantee or anyone claiming title under the spouse, and acknowledging it in the manner prescribed by law.

§ 18-12-403. Conveyance, etc., of homestead

No conveyance, mortgage, or other instrument affecting the homestead of any married person shall be of any validity, except for taxes, laborers’ and mechanics’ liens, and purchase money, unless his or her spouse joins in the execution of the instrument, or conveys by separate document, and acknowledges it.