Which combination of elements is required for a deed to satisfy the Statute of Frauds?

• A. Grantee's name, grantor's signature, words of transfer, and description of property
• B. Only grantor's signature and date
• C. Consideration is required
• D. Delivery to grantee after closing

Answer: (A)

The Statute of Frauds requires a deed to be in writing, signed by the grantor, and to contain enough specifics to identify who is transferring and who is receiving, show the transfer's intent, and describe the property. The best choice includes the grantee's name, the grantor's signature, words of transfer, and a description of the property. The grantee's name is essential to identify the recipient of title; without it, the transfer cannot be tied to a definite person. The grantor's signature satisfies the sign requirement, the words of transfer express the conveyance, and the property description identifies the land being transferred. Consideration is not required for a deed to satisfy the Statute of Frauds, and delivery is a separate part of process—delivery is needed for the transfer to occur, but not a requirement of the Statute of Frauds itself.