What type of deed provides the least protection for the grantee?

A quitclaim deed provides the least protection for the grantee because it conveys whatever interest the grantor has in the property, without any warranties or guarantees regarding the title. This means that if the grantor does not actually own the property or if there are any claims against it, the grantee has no recourse to seek recompense. The grantee essentially takes on all the risk associated with the property without any assurance that the title is clear or that the grantor has legitimate ownership.

In contrast, a bargain and sale deed generally offers some protection as it implies that the grantor has title to the property but does not guarantee against defects in the title. Similarly, a personal representative deed is often associated with estate transfers and may provide warranties, while a tax deed conveys title to property sold for unpaid taxes and, in many cases, may still offer some level of assurance regarding ownership. Therefore, the quitclaim deed is clearly the one that provides the least protection to the grantee.