Types of deeds

Question 1

A deed that conveys ownership from the grantor to the grantee without any expressions of warranty. Often used in a legal proceeding

Answer 1

Bargain and sale deed - also called grant deed

Question 2

In Arizona, a deed that is used to transfer a title of real property to a beneficiary upon the death of the property owner to avoid the cost and delay of probate

Answer 2

Beneficiary deed

Question 3

A written instrument transferring the grantors ownership of, or interest in, real property

Answer 3

Deed

Question 4

A denial of a spouses interest in real property; signed only on or before the time of purchase

Answer 4

Disclaimer deed

Question 5

A person receiving a grant of real property from the grantor

Answer 5

Grantee

Question 6

A person transferring title to real property

Answer 6

Grantor

Question 7

A deed from the government (sovereign power) to a private individual

Answer 7

Patent deed – also called land Patent

Question 8

A deed that grants any interest in property that the grantor may have

Answer 8

Quit claim deed

Question 9

A deed by which the grantor covenants or guarantees the title from the time the grantor received it until it is conveyed to the grantee

Answer 9

Special warranty deed – also called limited warranty deed

Question 10

A deed in which the grantor fully warrants good and clear title to the property and agrees to defend the premises against the law for claims of third parties

Answer 10

Warranty deed – also called general warranty deed