This form is an Authority to Release. The county clerk is authorized and requested to release from a deed of trust a parcel of land to the executor of the estate. The form must be signed in the presence of a notary public.
This form is an Authority to Release. The county clerk is authorized and requested to release from a deed of trust a parcel of land to the executor of the estate. The form must be signed in the presence of a notary public.
Today, Californians most often transfer title to real property by a simple written instrument, the grant deed. The word “grant” is expressly designated by statute as a word of conveyance. (Civil Code Section 1092) A second form of deed is the quitclaim deed.
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.
Special Warranty Deed in California Properties bought through foreclosure and bank repossession sales often use this deed.
Potential Risks for Buyers Special warranty deeds provide limited protection, exposing buyers to potential risks. Buyers may inherit claims or issues that occurred prior to the seller's ownership.
A warranty deed offers the strongest protection. It protects the party receiving the property title in case there turns out to be any issues with the title. In a worst-case scenario, the buyer can sue the seller if they find out that the property had any liens or claims against it.
Today, Californians most often transfer title to real property by a simple written instrument, the grant deed. The word “grant” is expressly designated by statute as a word of conveyance. (Civil Code Section 1092) A second form of deed is the quitclaim deed.
Cons of Manufacturer Warranties Limited Coverage Scope: Manufacturer warranties often have limitations on the specific components or issues they cover. Certain parts or conditions may be excluded from the warranty coverage, requiring you to review the warranty terms and conditions carefully.
In California, this is typically handled by title insurance, so warranty deeds are unneeded and potentially confusing. A trust deed or deed of trust is never used to transfer ownership (not even to a trust).
You can obtain a warranty deed through your real estate agent's office or download an online template. All warranty deeds must include the date of the transaction, the name of the parties involved, a legal description of the property being transferred, a list of title defects and the signatures of the buyers.
The Process of Preparing a Warranty Deed To prepare a warranty deed, the property owner, often referred to as the grantor, initiates the following steps.