Escrow & Title
In Massachusetts, a 'confirmatory deed' is used to:
AConvey title for the first time to a new buyer
BCorrect a defect or ambiguity in a previously recorded deed✓ Correct
CDischarge a mortgage lien after payoff
DTransfer property from one trust to another
Explanation
A confirmatory deed is used to correct errors or ambiguities in a previously recorded deed — such as misspelling of names, incorrect legal description, or missing acknowledgment. It re-records the conveyance with the corrections while the original deed date and consideration remain unchanged.
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