Escrow & Title
In Connecticut, the document that conveys title from the deceased person's estate to a buyer (or heir) when the estate goes through probate is called a:
AWarranty deed
BQuitclaim deed
CFiduciary's deed (or executor's/administrator's deed)✓ Correct
DBargain and sale deed
Explanation
When real property passes through a Connecticut Probate Court proceeding, the court-appointed executor (if there is a will) or administrator (if there is no will) conveys the property by executing a fiduciary's deed. This deed transfers the estate's title without full warranties.
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