Property Ownership

In Michigan, a deed is legally delivered and accepted when:

AThe grantor signs the deed
BThe grantee physically receives and accepts the deed with the grantor's intent to transfer title✓ Correct
CThe deed is recorded with the register of deeds
DThe notary public acknowledges the deed

Explanation

Delivery and acceptance of a deed requires the grantor to intend to transfer title and the grantee to actually receive and accept the deed. Signing alone or recording alone does not constitute delivery; there must be the grantor's present intent to convey.

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