The ABCs of Deeds
On Demand
In this 1-hour video training, students will gain a thorough understanding of real property conveyance and the various deed types used in residential and commercial real estate transactions. This course provides a clear breakdown of how property ownership can be held (vesting), how title is transferred, and the legal implications associated with each conveyance deed. Whether you are a real estate professional, investor, or anyone involved in property transfers, this session builds foundational knowledge and practical decision‑making skills essential to navigating title and ownership issues.
Participants will explore the most common forms of vesting and conveyance, including how ownership structure affects control, transferability, and rights of survivorship. Additionally, the course will demystify the differences among warranty deeds, special‑purpose deeds, and limited‑liability transfer instruments. Real‑world examples and best practices will be used throughout to help students confidently identify which deed type is appropriate for specific scenarios.
Key Topics
Vesting & Ownership Structures
Students will learn how to interpret and choose the proper vesting designation based on the number of owners, the nature of their relationship, and their intended ownership rights, including:
Individual Ownership
Sole ownership and its implications for liability and transferability.
Joint Tenants
Equal ownership shares and how this structure functions during the life of the owners.
Tenants in Common
Flexible ownership percentages and what happens when one owner sells or passes away.
Joint Tenancy with Right of Survivorship (JTWROS)
How survivorship rights automatically transfer ownership upon death.
Corporate Ownership
How legal entities such as LLCs or corporations take and transfer title.
Trust Ownership
Understanding trustees, beneficiaries, and how title is conveyed using trust-related instruments.
Estates
How property titled in the name of a deceased owner is transferred through probate or via executor/administrator deeds.
Conveyance Deeds
A detailed overview of deed types used to transfer property interests, including:
General Warranty Deed
The broadest title protection, guaranteeing clear title across the property’s entire history.
Special Warranty Deed
Limited guarantees covering only the period the grantor owned the property.
Limited Warranty Deed
A variation offering restricted promises tailored to specific transaction needs.
Trustee’s Deed
Used when property is conveyed by a trustee, often as part of a trust administration or foreclosure action.
Other Special-Purpose Deeds
Discussion of executor, administrator, sheriff’s, and quitclaim deeds, with guidance on when they are appropriate.
Special Situations: Tax Deeds
The course concludes with instruction on how tax deeds work, including:
- What a tax deed conveys and what it does not guarantee
- Risks associated with acquiring a property through a tax sale
- Redemption periods, quiet title actions, and practical steps for bringing tax‑deed property to marketability
NOTE: On Demand videos are not approved for CE/CLE credit and only cover residential closings.
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