The right deed protects the transfer.
Not all deeds work the same way. A general warranty deed, special warranty deed, and quitclaim deed each carry a different level of protection for the buyer and a different level of liability for the seller. The clauses written into a deed determine what is actually conveyed, what warranties survive the transfer, and what happens when a title dispute surfaces years later.
Getting this wrong is expensive. Ambiguous legal descriptions, missing grantors, improper execution, or the wrong deed type for the transaction can cloud title, expose you to claims, or make your property difficult to sell or finance in the future.
We draft and review deeds with precision. Every clause is deliberate, every element is checked against Texas property law, and every deed we produce is designed to hold up.
The seller warrants title against any claim, regardless of when it arose. Offers the strongest protection for buyers and is standard in most residential transactions.
The seller warrants title only against claims arising during their period of ownership. Common in commercial transactions and foreclosure sales.
Transfers whatever interest the grantor holds, with no warranties. Used to resolve title disputes, clear clouds on title, or transfer property between family members.
Conveys the property outright but makes no promises about the state of title. Similar to a quitclaim but used in specific transactional contexts where a warranty is explicitly not appropriate.
Allows an owner to retain full control of the property during their lifetime while passing it automatically to named beneficiaries at death, without probate.
Transfers involving LLCs, corporations, trusts, or estates require specific language and authority documentation to be valid and properly recorded.
Used to fix a defect in a previously recorded deed, whether a name error, legal description issue, or missing execution element, without invalidating the original transaction.
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Texas does not require an attorney to prepare a deed, but the consequences of a poorly drafted deed can follow a property through every future sale or financing event. An attorney ensures the deed achieves what you intend and holds up against future challenges.
A general warranty deed warrants title against any claim arising at any time, offering the buyer the strongest protection. A special warranty deed only warrants against claims arising during the seller's ownership, which is common in commercial and foreclosure sales.
A Lady Bird deed, or enhanced life estate deed, lets an owner keep full control of their property during their lifetime while passing it automatically to named beneficiaries at death, avoiding probate.
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