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 for the buyer, as it includes covenants that guarantee the title is free from defects for the entire history of the property, not just the time the seller owned it. This type of deed does not limit the seller's risk regarding title defects that may have occurred before their ownership.

A Bargain and Sale Deed implies that the seller has title to the property but does not provide any warranties against defects. While it offers less protection than a Special Warranty Deed, it does not limit the seller's risk regarding claims before their ownership, making it less suitable for the intent of minimizing liability.

A Trust Deed is used primarily in financing transactions and acts as a security instrument rather than a transfer of ownership. It does not serve the purpose of limiting seller risk regarding title defects, as its function is unrelated to title guarantees.