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What is a Grant Deed?
A Grant Deed is a legal document used to transfer an ownership interest in real property from one person or entity (the grantor) to another (the grantee).
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Identifies the grantor and grantee
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Identifies the property, usually through a legal description
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Contains the grantor's signature
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Is notarized
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Is recorded in the county where the property is located
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What a Grant Deed does NOT mean
A Grant Deed doesn't necessarily mean that the person signing it is selling the property.
It can be used for various types of transfers, such as:
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Selling a property
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Adding or removing someone from title
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Transferring property between family members
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Transferring property to a trust or from a trust
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Certain estate-related transfers
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Other changes in ownership
The reason for the transfer and the legal consequences depend on the specific transaction.
What is a Quitclaim Deed?
A Quitclaim Deed is a legal document used to transfer "whatever" ownership interest a person may have in real estate to another person, without making the same type of guarantees about the property's title that you may see with other deeds.
The important part: "whatever interest"
A Quitclaim Deed generally doesn't guarantee that the grantor actually owns the property or has a particular percentage of ownership.
Common situations where quitclaim deeds are used
You may see them for:
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Adding or removing a spouse from title
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Transfers between family members
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Divorce-related property transfers
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Transferring property into or out of a trust
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Correcting or changing how title is held
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Transfers where the parties already know each other and aren't looking for title warranties
What is a Warranty Deed?
A Warranty Deed is a legal document used to transfer ownership of real estate with stronger guarantees from the seller/grantor about the property's title than a quitclaim deed generally provides.
What makes a Warranty Deed different?
The big idea is title protection.
A warranty deed generally means the grantor is making promises that can include:
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The grantor has the right to convey the property.
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The grantee will receive the promised interest in the property.
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The property isn't subject to certain undisclosed title problems, depending on the warranties in the deed (ex. tax lien or mortgage claim on title).
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The grantor may have an obligation to defend the grantee's title against certain claims.
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The exact warranties can vary, so the language of the actual deed matters
They're commonly associated with traditional real estate sales, particularly when the buyer wants greater protection regarding the seller's title