Property Ownership
Which document is used in Mississippi to transfer ownership of real property from a deceased person's estate to a beneficiary?
AWarranty deed
BQuitclaim deed
CExecutor's deed (or administrator's deed)✓ Correct
DBargain and sale deed
Explanation
An executor's deed (or administrator's deed, if there is no will) is used to transfer property from a deceased person's estate to the heirs or beneficiaries. It is signed by the executor or administrator on behalf of the estate.
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