How does a "general warranty deed" differ from a "quitclaim deed"?

A general warranty deed is designed to provide the highest level of protection to the grantee (the recipient of the property). It guarantees that the grantor (the person transferring the property) holds clear title to the property and has the right to convey it, and it includes warranties against any future claims to the title from third parties. This means that if any issues arise concerning the property’s title, the grantor is responsible for resolving them, not the grantee.

On the other hand, a quitclaim deed lacks these warranties. With a quitclaim deed, the grantor simply transfers whatever interest they may have in the property to the grantee, without providing any guarantees about the quality of that interest or the property's title. This means that if the grantor does not actually hold a valid title or if there are any existing encumbrances, the grantee receives no assurance that they will have a clear or marketable title.

This distinction makes the correct choice clear—while the general warranty deed provides solid assurances to the grantee regarding the title, the quitclaim deed does not provide those same protections and is therefore a much less secure form of transferring property rights. The other options incorrectly convey aspects of these deeds, such as cost or exclusive use in