Escrow & Title
An Oklahoma property was deeded by a grantor who turned out to lack legal capacity (had been declared incompetent before signing). This deed is:
AFully valid as long as it was notarized
BVoid or voidable depending on the circumstances; a deed signed by someone who lacked legal capacity when they signed is generally voidable, and title may be clouded✓ Correct
CValid because recording cures all defects
DOnly challengeable by the grantor's heirs after death
Explanation
Deeds executed by persons who lacked legal capacity (minors, those judicially declared incompetent) are voidable. If a person was incompetent when signing, the deed can be challenged.
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