Property Ownership
In Wyoming, when a property is conveyed by deed, the grantor must have:
AA licensed real estate agent represent them
BLegal capacity and actual ownership interest to convey✓ Correct
CCourt approval for any transfer over $500,000
DA title insurance policy in place at transfer
Explanation
The grantor must have legal capacity (be of legal age and sound mind) and must actually hold the interest being conveyed. A grantor cannot convey more rights than they have ('nemo dat quod non habet'—you cannot give what you do not have).
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