A Minnesota general warranty deed is a real estate conveyance instrument by which the transferor (the “grantor”) provides the receiving party (the “grantee”) with the maximum amount of protection from liability. By executing this document, the grantor guarantees that the property title is free of encumbrances and promises to legally defend the grantee against any claims. A warranty deed is regularly used when a property is purchased (separate from the purchase agreement), and legally transferring the title (ownership) from the seller to the buyer. Once the form has been completed, signed by the grantor, notarized, and filed with the county recorder, the conveyance will be complete.