Escrow & Title
A Florida title company discovers that a prior deed in the chain of title was signed by a grantor who was a minor at the time. This creates a:
AVoid title that cannot be cured under any circumstances
BCloud on title or title defect requiring possible quiet title action or other curative measures✓ Correct
CVoidable transfer that becomes valid after the minor turns 18
DValid transfer since real estate transactions involving minors are excepted from voidability
Explanation
A deed signed by a minor is voidable (not void) — the minor can disaffirm it. If the minor later died without disaffirming, or if the issue was never addressed, the title has a 'cloud' or defect.
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