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A Massachusetts deed is acknowledged before a notary public. The purpose of acknowledgment is to:
AGuarantee the deed's legal effect
BAuthenticate the grantor's signature and make the deed eligible for recording✓ Correct
CTransfer ownership automatically
DProtect the grantor from fraud claims
Explanation
Acknowledgment before a notary public certifies that the grantor voluntarily signed the deed, authenticating the signature and making the deed eligible for recording at the Registry of Deeds.
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Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
Transfer TaxA tax imposed by state or local governments when real property ownership is transferred, typically based on the sale price.
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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