A warranty deed can be used for most property transfers. A quitclaim deed can transfer ownership to a specific, trusted person.A quit claim deed is a simpler and lower cost conveyance often used when a property transfers ownership without being sold. A quitclaim deed gives no guarantees about the legal title status of a property, any liens against it, or any encumbrances. While Quitclaim Deeds can only transfer real property, Gift Deeds can also transfer money and personal property. If the property is being transferred as a gift, or for the purpose of retaining a life estate in a piece of property, then a quitclaim deed may suffice. Unlike warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds offer zero buyer protection. Unlike warranty deeds, quitclaim deeds offer zero buyer protection. Warranty deeds and quitclaim deeds are both deeds used to transfer ownership of property, but a warranty deed comes with certain legal guarantees. A warranty deed gives your interest in a property to the beneficiary and also gives certain protections to the beneficiary.