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An administrator's deed is a legal document that transfers ownership of property owned by a person who has died without a will (intestate). It is a type of deed, which is a written instrument used to convey land or property.
For example, if someone dies without a will and owns a house, the court may appoint an administrator to handle the estate. The administrator would then use an administrator's deed to transfer ownership of the house to the rightful heirs or beneficiaries.
Other types of deeds include: