1. Which deed provides the GREATEST protection to the grantee?
Answer & explanation
Answer: B. A general warranty deed contains the fullest covenants, warranting title against all defects, including those arising before the grantor owned it.
property
grantee
The grantee is the person or entity who receives title to real property through a deed. The grantee must be identifiable and legally able to hold title, but does not have to sign the deed in most cases. Title passes when the deed is delivered to and accepted by the grantee. Recording the deed protects the grantee against later claims by giving constructive notice.
- Exam tip
- Only the grantor must sign the deed. A common trap claims the grantee's signature is required for validity; it generally is not.
- Example
- Maria sells her home to Tom. Maria signs the deed as grantor and hands it to Tom, the grantee, who records it the same day.
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