No, the warranty deed alone does not prove ownership. Ownership is confirmed once the deed is recorded with the county recorder's office, making it part of the public record.
A warranty deed makes a promise to the buyer that the seller has good title to the property. A quitclaim deed, on the other hand, makes no promises. A quitclaim deed just says; whatever interest I have in this property, I give to you.
Quitclaim deed transfers are ideal for: transferring property interest between family members, such as a parent to a child.
General warranty deeds give the grantee the most legal protection, while special warranty deeds give the grantee more limited protection. A quitclaim deed gives the grantee the least protection under the law.
General warranty deeds: A general warranty deed provides the most protection to the buyer but gives the grantor the highest degree of liability. The grantor of a general warranty deed fully warrants good, clear title to the property. This type of deed is used in most real estate deed transfers.
It's safer to use a warranty deed any time you are not entirely sure of your or someone else's ownership stake in any property. If you are transferring a property to your child or to a revocable trust agreement as part of an estate plan, then a quitclaim deed could do the trick.
It's safer to use a warranty deed any time you are not entirely sure of your or someone else's ownership stake in any property. If you are transferring a property to your child or to a revocable trust agreement as part of an estate plan, then a quitclaim deed could do the trick.
The quitclaim deed must identify both the grantor and the grantee or the person or entity receiving the interest in the real estate by name. Finally, one of the parties must record the quitclaim deed at the local county recorder's office so that it becomes an official document.