Is a Warranty Deed and a Personal Representative Deed the same?
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Is a Warranty Deed and a Personal Representative Deed the same?
We had a contract for deed for our property. The owner passed away and her estate ended up with the county Public Administrator. The contract called for a warranty deed when paid in full. Since it was being handled by the P.A., it had to go to a judge to have it settled after we paid the property off. That court order directs that a warranty deed to be issued.In the end we received a
Asked on November 13, 2017 under Estate Planning, Missouri
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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
A warranty deed warrants certain things that are important when title is transferred, such as title free and clear, the grantor's right to convey, etc. A Personal Represntative deed is one that can only be given in a probate proceeding but it may not contain those warranties. I would bring the deed to an attorney to review to let you know what is or is not in the deed. Only reading it can one be sure. Good luck.
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