Do deeds require consideration to be valid?

Deeds do not require consideration to be valid because they are essentially instruments of conveyance; they transfer ownership from one party to another without the need for something of value to be exchanged at that moment. This principle is grounded in the understanding that a deed represents the intent of the grantor to convey property and, once executed properly, serves as evidence of that intent.

In many legal frameworks, the execution and delivery of the deed itself are sufficient for a valid transfer of property rights, regardless of whether any consideration is exchanged. This is particularly true for gifts, where no monetary or tangible consideration changes hands. While some jurisdictions may have specific statutes regarding consideration, the general principle remains that a deed can be valid without it.