Which deed conveys an interest in real estate without promising to defend the title against any defects?

Which deed conveys an interest in real estate without promising to defend the title against any defects?

• A. Guardian's deed
• B. Special warranty deed
• C. General warranty deed
• D. Quitclaim deed

Answer: (D)

The main concept is the level of title protection provided by different deeds. A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor has, if any, and it provides no warranties about the title or its defense against defects. In other words, the grantee receives the interest, but the grantor makes no promise to defend the title or guarantee that it’s free of defects. This makes quitclaim deeds useful for transferring ownership in familiar or simpler situations where title certainty isn’t the primary goal, or for clearing up a claim on title without creating liability for the grantor. By contrast, a general warranty deed guarantees the title against all defects, even those arising before the grantor’s ownership, with a promise to defend the title. A special warranty deed promises protection only for defects that occurred during the grantor’s ownership. A guardian’s deed is used in guardianship situations and carries its own restrictions.

The main concept is the level of title protection provided by different deeds. A quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor has, if any, and it provides no warranties about the title or its defense against defects. In other words, the grantee receives the interest, but the grantor makes no promise to defend the title or guarantee that it’s free of defects. This makes quitclaim deeds useful for transferring ownership in familiar or simpler situations where title certainty isn’t the primary goal, or for clearing up a claim on title without creating liability for the grantor.

By contrast, a general warranty deed guarantees the title against all defects, even those arising before the grantor’s ownership, with a promise to defend the title. A special warranty deed promises protection only for defects that occurred during the grantor’s ownership. A guardian’s deed is used in guardianship situations and carries its own restrictions.