Escrow & TitleIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, property sold at a tax deed sale is typically transferred via a:

AGeneral warranty deed
BQuitclaim deed or tax deed with limited warrantiesCorrect
CSpecial warranty deed, according to common practice
DSheriff's deed

Why Quitclaim deed or tax deed with limited warranties Is Correct

Answer B: Quitclaim deed or tax deed with limited warranties

Tax deed sales — where property is sold for unpaid taxes — typically convey title via a tax deed, which provides only that the government followed the required legal process. Tax deeds offer minimal warranties.

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Escrow questions test the neutral third-party role and the sequence of closing events. Remember that the escrow agent acts as a dual agent for both buyer and seller and cannot advocate for either side.

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