Escrow & Title
In Kansas, a deed must be delivered and accepted to be legally effective. This means:
AThe deed must be notarized before it is effective
BTitle does not pass until the deed is intentionally delivered by the grantor and accepted by the grantee✓ Correct
CThe county must approve all deed transfers
DThe deed must be recorded before title passes
Explanation
Delivery and acceptance are essential to a valid deed — the grantor must intend to pass title and deliver the deed, and the grantee must accept it. Recording is not required for the deed to be effective.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Abstract of TitleA condensed history of a property's title, summarizing all recorded documents and encumbrances affecting it from the earliest record to the present.
Chain of TitleThe sequential record of all transfers of ownership for a piece of property from the original patent holder to the present owner.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
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