text: can a contract signed in jail be legal and binding i/e quick claim to transfer property ? this question has to do with property example: being of sound mind and body ? i was in jail and forced to quick claim my 200,000 $ property to another famialy member to save said property from being sold for back tax's ? it is called a quit claim for one thing, and if they were going to sieze it they would have already. you should have a lawyer if you were in jail so ask them. they can't say anything to anyone about it and they will have to bring you the papers anyway if you are still in jail.