After my husband passed away in late 2011, I was left with 3 timeshares that I knew I probably would never use again, as well as 3 whopping maintenance fees. I was able to deed back all 3 properties. Two did cost a fee, which totaled $1200, and the third did not require any fee (Diamond Resorts). The maintenance fees on all 3 of these units were over $2300 per year, and I felt the one-time fees were a small price to pay to be free and clear.