property
executors deed
An executor's deed is a deed used by the executor of a deceased person's estate to convey real property to a buyer or heir. Because the executor acts in a representative capacity, the deed usually contains limited warranties. The sale may require court approval through probate, depending on state law and the terms of the will.
- Exam tip
- An executor's deed is a fiduciary deed, so it typically has limited warranties. The executor is named in a will; an administrator is appointed by the court when there is no will.
- Example
- After a homeowner dies, her named executor sells the house for $280,000 and signs an executor's deed to transfer title to the buyer.
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Last verified: 2026-10-23