CALIFORNIA LEGAL ASPECTS OF REAL ESTATE
STUDY GUIDE 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS GRADED A+
◉ An executed oral agreement for the transfer of real estate ownership
will be enforced under the doctrine of: Answer: specific performance. b.
estoppel.
◉ At the time of signing the deed, a capable grantor must: Answer:
possess their civil rights. b. be of sound mind. c. be an adult at least 18
years of age.
◉ A deed with a misnamed grantee is: Answer: still a valid conveyance
of the real estate
◉ A(n) __________ may acquire title to California real estate. Answer:
individual b. California limited liability company (LLC) c. California
corporation
◉ A __________ is used to pass an ownership interest in real estate from
the grantor to another individual, with implied covenants against prior
conveyances and undisclosed encumbrances. Answer: grant deed
STUDY GUIDE 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS GRADED A+
◉ An executed oral agreement for the transfer of real estate ownership
will be enforced under the doctrine of: Answer: specific performance. b.
estoppel.
◉ At the time of signing the deed, a capable grantor must: Answer:
possess their civil rights. b. be of sound mind. c. be an adult at least 18
years of age.
◉ A deed with a misnamed grantee is: Answer: still a valid conveyance
of the real estate
◉ A(n) __________ may acquire title to California real estate. Answer:
individual b. California limited liability company (LLC) c. California
corporation
◉ A __________ is used to pass an ownership interest in real estate from
the grantor to another individual, with implied covenants against prior
conveyances and undisclosed encumbrances. Answer: grant deed