Escrow & Title
A Washington property owner wants to transfer property to their adult child. The least expensive and simplest deed to use is a:
AGeneral warranty deed
BSpecial warranty deed
CQuitclaim deed✓ Correct
DBargain and sale deed
Explanation
A quitclaim deed is the simplest and least expensive deed for transferring property between family members because it conveys whatever interest the grantor has without making any warranties. It is appropriate when the grantor is comfortable that the grantee understands they receive no title guarantees.
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