General Warranty Deed Form
This General Warranty Deed (the "Deed") is entered into on (the "Effective Date") by and between
, an individual having their usual place of living at (the "Grantor"), and
, an individual having their usual place of living at (the "Grantee"), collectively referred to as the "Parties" and individually as the "Party".
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY. , located at , legally described as , a parcel number (the "Property").
CONSIDERATION. The Grantee shall pay the Grantor for the Property.
The Grantor hereby conveys, grants, and transfers to the Grantee all the Grantor's rights, titles, and interests in and to the Property. However, the Grantor and the Grantor's heirs, successors, and assigns reserve an interest in and to % of and other minerals in, on, and under the Property, along with the right of ingress and egress to and from the Property to explore, drill, mine, and operate the same. The Grantor warrants that the Property is free and clear of any liens and encumbrances, except for the reservation of mineral rights outlined in this conveyance. The Grantee acknowledges the reservation of mineral rights by the Grantor and agrees that the reservation shall not be deemed a breach of any warranties made by the Grantor in this conveyance.
GENERAL WARRANTY. The Grantor represents and warrants to the Grantee that:
- The Grantor is the legal owner of the Property, possessing the legal authority to transfer its title;
- The Property is free and clear of any liens, encumbrances, and claims, except as otherwise provided herein;
- The Grantor shall warrant and defend the title to the Property against any claims from third parties, subject only to the exceptions and limitations set forth herein;
- The Grantor has taken no actions that would compromise or diminish the quality of the Property title.
SPOUSAL CONSENT OF THE GRANTOR. The spouse of the Grantor, , hereby consents to this conveyance of the Property from the Grantor to the Grantee. The spouse acknowledges being fully informed of the transaction and voluntarily consents to the transfer of the Grantor's interest in the Property.
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(Place for signature)
EXCEPTIONS. This Deed is subject to any rights, reservations, restrictions, covenants, conditions, and easements of record, if any, including .
GOVERNING LAW AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION. This Deed shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , except for its conflict of laws principles. Any disputes relating to this Deed or the breach of this Deed that cannot be resolved by negotiations between the Parties shall be brought exclusively in the courts of the State of .
FEES AND CHARGES. All fees related to the registration of this Deed shall be covered by the Grantor.
This Deed is subject to any easements, restrictions, covenants, conditions of record, and any rights of parties in possession. This Deed shall be binding upon the Grantor(s) and their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns. It shall inure to the benefit of the Grantee(s) and their heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns. This Deed is executed voluntarily, without any influence.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Deed as of the Effective Date.
THE GRANTOR
Name:
Signature: ______________________
THE GRANTOR'S SPOUSE
Name:
Signature: ______________________
THE GRANTEE
Name:
Signature: ______________________
WITNESS ACKNOWLEDGMENT
We, the undersigned, certify and affirm that the Grantor known to us to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledge that the Grantor executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
WITNESS 1
Name:
Signature: ___________________
Date:
WITNESS 2
Name:
Signature: ___________________
Date:
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
State of
Sworn to and subscribed before me on
Acting in the county of
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Notary public's name and seal
