Depending on the conditions of the will, the personal representative designated by the probate court will utilize this unique type of deed to transmit the property to the heirs of the estate or sell the property to a third party. A personal representative deed's warranties are quite restricted. The personal representative cannot warrant the title of the property being transferred because they have not conducted an investigation of the title. In addition to transferring real property, a personal representative can also transfer personal property. Again, depending on the terms of the will, the personal representative may have to file a petition with the court to authorize the sale of the assets. The petition should include a detailed description of the assets to be sold and the amount to be received by the estate from the sale. The petitioner must also provide notice of the hearing on the petition to any persons who might have an interest in the estate. If you are a personal representative, you may be able to file a special warranty deed to transfer assets without having to go through the hassle of filing a petition first. A personal representative deed can only affect future interests in the property being transferred. It does not affect existing rights of ownership by other people who may also claim an interest in the property.