When can a real property deed be considered void?

A real property deed can be considered void if it was executed under duress because the essence of a valid deed requires that it be executed voluntarily and with the clear intent of the grantor. When duress is present, it indicates that the grantor did not freely agree to the transfer of property rights, which is fundamental to the validity of any legal document, including a deed.

In situations where a deed is executed under duress, the agreement or transfer cannot be upheld as the will of the grantor is not genuinely reflected in the deed. Essentially, the lack of free will undermines the integrity of the deed, rendering it void, as the law does not recognize agreements made under coercion.

Other factors mentioned in the question, such as a lack of legal description or the grantor being deceased, may affect the validity and enforceability of the deed but typically do not nullify it completely. Recording in the county is also important for establishing priority and public notice but does not affect the deed’s validity in terms of ownership transfer.