What type of deed does not guarantee any interest at all in a property?

A quitclaim deed is used to transfer whatever interest the grantor has in a property, but it does not come with any guarantees or warranties regarding the quality of that interest. This means that if the grantor has no interest in the property at all, the grantee receives nothing. This type of deed is often used in situations where the parties know each other well, such as transferring property between family members or in divorce settlements, where a party is waiving their claim to the property without asserting any ownership rights.

In contrast, a warranty deed provides assurances to the grantee that the grantor has good title to the property and that they will defend against any claims to the title. A grant deed also conveys title to the property but implies certain guarantees about the title being free from encumbrances. A trust deed is used primarily in real estate financing arrangements and serves as a security instrument rather than transferring ownership itself. Therefore, the quitclaim deed is uniquely characterized by its lack of any guarantees regarding the interest being conveyed.