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Deeds in England and Wales are written documents that must be executed (ie signed) in a certain manner in order to be legally binding. They carry a higher degree of formality (and are, therefore, usually stronger evidence of a legal commitment) than a simple contract.

Executing a document means that it is signed with the proper protocol. This may include signatures, dates, witnesses, and in some cases, notarization. If a document is not executed properly, it may not be legally valid.

Is a contract valid if not signed by both parties? A written contract must be signed by both parties to be legally enforceable. However, some types of oral contracts are also valid and do not require signatures from either party.

'Executed': some documents just get signed, others get executed. Executed means that the document has been executed as a deed. Execution requires certain formalities to be followed. Where an individual is executing a document in their own name then their signature needs to be witnessed.

Deeds are required by law in certain circumstances. For example, transfers of real estate and powers of attorney must be made by deed. Deeds can also be advantageous even when they are not strictly required by law.

There are only a small number of documents that require execution by way of a deed. These include land transfers, leases, mortgages and charges, sales by a mortgagee, appointments of trustees, powers of attorney, gifts of tangible goods that are not accompanied by delivery, and releases and variations.

The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally enforceable contract are: mutual assent, expressed by a valid offer and acceptance; adequate consideration; capacity; and legality. In some states, elements of consideration can be satisfied by a valid substitute.