Escrow & Title
In Kansas, when a property is sold through probate (estate sale), the personal representative (executor) conveys title by using a:
AGeneral warranty deed with full covenants
BPersonal representative's deed (fiduciary deed) with limited or no warranties✓ Correct
CQuitclaim deed only
DSpecial warranty deed guaranteeing all prior title
Explanation
Personal representatives convey estate property using a personal representative's deed (or executor's deed/fiduciary deed), which typically contains limited or no personal warranties as the PR may not have personal knowledge of the title history.
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