1. A quitclaim deed is most often used to:
Answer & explanation
Answer: B. Quitclaim deeds convey whatever interest the grantor may have, without warranties, making them useful for removing clouds or releasing claims.
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quitclaim deed
A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor has in a property, if any, without any warranties or promises about the title. If the grantor owns nothing, the grantee receives nothing. Quitclaim deeds are often used to clear a cloud on title, transfer property between family members or spouses, or correct errors in prior deeds. They give the grantee the least protection of any deed.
- Exam tip
- Quitclaim deeds give no warranties and are often used to remove clouds on title. Contrast with a general warranty deed, which gives the most protection.
- Example
- A title search shows a former spouse may still hold an interest. The former spouse signs a quitclaim deed releasing any claim, clearing the title for sale.
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