(a) A disclaimer of an interest in or relating to real estate does not provide constructive notice to all persons unless the disclaimer contains a legal description of the real estate to which the disclaimer relates and unless the disclaimer is recorded in the office of the county recorder or registrar of titles in the county or counties where the real estate is located.

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(b) An effective disclaimer meeting the requirements of paragraph (a) constitutes constructive notice to all persons from the time of recording. Failure to record the disclaimer does not affect its validity as between the disclaimant and persons to whom the property interest or power passes by reason of the disclaimer.