Escrow & Title
A Connecticut property owner executes a deed but places it in a safe deposit box without delivering it to the grantee. This deed:
AIs immediately effective upon signing
BHas no legal effect because delivery has not occurred✓ Correct
CBecomes effective upon the grantor's death
DIs effective because it was notarized
Explanation
Delivery and acceptance are essential for a valid deed. An undelivered deed has no legal effect, regardless of whether it was signed and notarized.
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