On FindLaw.com, explain what a 'deed' is in real estate. Include its definition as a written instrument and clarify why it is important when transferring real property ownership, specifically referencing its role in being recorded for public notice.
Navigate to realestate.findlaw.com. Use the search bar to search for 'deeds' under 'Search Legal Topics'. From the search results, click on the link titled 'Deed' under 'FindLaw Legal Dictionary'. Read the article to identify the definition and importance of a deed. Summarize the definition and importance of a deed in real estate transactions.
Successfully navigate to the 'Deed - FindLaw Dictionary of Legal Terms' page. Provide a definition of a deed, stating it is 'a written instrument by which a person transfers ownership of real property to another'. Explain the importance of a deed, specifically mentioning that 'Deeds are recorded at the local registry of deeds to give notice of ownership'.