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Kansas Deeds

Deeds are essential documents for transferring property ownership. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.

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What is Deed?

Deeds are legal documents that transfer ownership of real estate from one party to another. They are commonly used in property transactions to establish legal title. Explore state-specific templates to find the right one for your needs.

Common Kansas Deed documents

  • Warranty Deed — transfers property with a guarantee of clear title.
  • Quitclaim Deed — transfers whatever interest the grantor has, without guarantees.
  • Grant Deed — conveys property with implied warranties of title.
  • Special Warranty Deed — transfers property with limited guarantees regarding past claims.
  • Executor’s Deed — used by an executor to convey property from an estate.
  • Gift Deed — transfers property as a gift without monetary exchange.
  • Transfer-on-Death Deed — allows property transfer upon the owner’s death.

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Similar documents: key differences

  • Warranty Deed vs. Quitclaim Deed — Warranty deeds guarantee title, while quitclaim deeds do not.
  • General Warranty Deed vs. Special Warranty Deed — General warranty covers all claims, special only covers grantor's time.
  • Deed of Trust vs. Mortgage — A deed of trust involves a third-party trustee; mortgages do not.
  • Grant Deed vs. Bargain and Sale Deed — Grant deeds provide implied warranties, while bargain and sale deeds do not.

  • Deeds are essential for transferring property ownership.

  • Many deeds require notarization or witnesses.

  • Different types of deeds serve various purposes in real estate.

  • The grantor is the person transferring the property.

  • The grantee is the person receiving the property.

  • A deed must be executed to be effective.

  • Property deeds are recorded to provide public notice of ownership.

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Practical tip

Consider using a warranty deed if you want to provide assurances about the property's title.

FAQs

A deed is a legal document that conveys ownership of real property.

A deed is the document that transfers ownership; a title indicates ownership rights.

Yes, a quitclaim deed can transfer any interest the grantor has, but with no guarantees.

Recording the deed protects your ownership rights and provides public notice.

You can obtain a copy from the county recorder’s office where it was originally filed.

Glossary

  • term - Deed — a document transferring property ownership.
  • term - Grantor — the person transferring property.
  • term - Grantee — the person receiving property.
  • term - Title — legal ownership of property rights.
  • term - Notarization — process of verifying a document's authenticity.
  • term - Executor — person appointed to administer an estate.
  • term - Property — land and any structures on it.
  • term - Transfer-on-Death Deed — allows property transfer upon death without probate.
  • term - Warranty Deed — guarantees clear title to the property.
  • term - Quitclaim Deed — transfers any interest without warranties.

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