@Opus 17 wrote:
The deed is probably enforceable, even if it wasn't filed with the county. Filing makes deeds public, which is useful for various purposes, but I don't believe filing is required to make the deed enforceable.
The deed is enforceable as between the parties and a completed gift only requires delivery and acceptance (and acceptance is presumed if the gift is beneficial to the donee).
As I indicated earlier, recording serves the purpose of giving notice to third parties.
