What type of deed may sellers use to limit their risk by not providing covenants or guarantees against title defects that occurred before they held title to a property?

A General Warranty Deed provides the highest level of protection to the buyer, as it includes comprehensive covenants and guarantees against all title defects, regardless of when they occurred. Sellers using this type of deed assume full responsibility for any prior claims or issues, which does not align with the goal of limiting their risk.

A Bargain and Sale Deed implies that the seller has title to the property and the right to convey it, but it does not provide any warranties against defects. While it offers less protection than a warranty deed, it still does not limit seller liability exclusively to their time of ownership like a Special Warranty Deed does.

A Trust Deed is used primarily in financing arrangements, where the property is placed in trust as collateral for a loan. It does not pertain to the transfer of ownership or title guarantees, thus offering no relevance to the question regarding limiting seller risk against prior title defects.