Property Ownership
In Montana, a deed must be delivered and accepted to be effective. 'Delivery' of a deed means:
ARecording the deed with the county
BThe grantor's intent to immediately transfer title, demonstrated by delivering the deed to the grantee✓ Correct
CMailing the deed to the grantee's address
DHaving a notary sign the deed
Explanation
Delivery of a deed requires the grantor's present intent to immediately convey title, evidenced by physically (or constructively) delivering the deed to the grantee. Recording is constructive notice but is not the same as delivery.
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