Which deed is best for a grantor?

• A. Warranty deed
• B. Special warranty deed
• C. Bargain and sale deed
• D. Quitclaim deed

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is that the grantor wants to avoid promising anything about the title. A quitclaim deed does just that: it transfers whatever interest the grantor actually has, if any, and contains no warranties or promises about the title. Because there are no covenants to defend or fix title problems later, this form of deed minimizes the grantor’s liability.

In contrast, a warranty deed guarantees the title is good and defends against future claims, which creates potential liability for the grantor. A special warranty deed offers protection only for issues that arose during the grantor’s ownership, but still imposes some risk. A bargain and sale deed transfers title but typically carries no broad assurances about encumbrances, yet it does not eliminate all risk and can imply the grantor holds title, which can expose them to disputes.

So, the quitclaim deed is the best choice for the grantor because it avoids title warranties entirely, reducing future liability.