What is a deed of quitclaim?

A deed of quitclaim is a legal document used in Kansas and other states that transfers ownership of a certain property from one person to another. It is a type of deed that does not promise that the grantor actually has any interest or title in the property being transferred. Rather, the deed simply relinquishes, or "quits," any and all previous claims that the grantor may have had to the property. A quitclaim deed is beneficial because it does not require the grantor to warrant that they have clear title to the property. This makes it simpler and faster for a person to transfer property to another than with other types of deeds. The downside of a quitclaim deed is that the grantee has no assurance from the grantor that they have good title to the property. If there are other claims in the chain of title for the property from prior owners, the grantee is not protected by the deed. The grantee is left to take the chance that the title is clear and that they can legally own the property. It is important to note that a quitclaim deed is not the same as a warranty deed. A warranty deed provides the grantee with assurance from the grantor that the title to the property is good and that they can legally own the property. Generally, warranty deeds are more desirable than quitclaim deeds in Kansas property transactions.

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