Property Ownership
In Minnesota, which document would be used to formally transfer a deceased person's real property to their heirs through probate?
AA quitclaim deed
BA personal representative's deed (executor's deed)✓ Correct
CA general warranty deed
DA sheriff's deed
Explanation
A personal representative's deed (executor's deed) is used to transfer real property from a deceased person's estate to their heirs or beneficiaries through the probate process. The personal representative (executor) signs the deed on behalf of the estate. It typically does not contain full title warranties, as the executor cannot warrant against pre-existing defects.
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