An individual seeks to transfer a contingent remainder interest to his niece via an unsigned document describing the property and expressing intent to transfer. Does this operate to transfer the contingent remainder?

• A. Yes, because the grantor's signature is not required for this type of transfer
• B. No, because the grantor did not sign
• C. Yes, because the remainder may be transferred during the owner's lifetime
• D. No, because the document is not a valid deed due to lack of consideration

Answer: (B)