Who will prevail when a mother records a deed conveying a vacation cabin to her daughter, daughter dies before the reunion, and the daughter’s will leaves the cabin to a best friend?

• A. The best friend, because the mother recorded the deed.
• B. The best friend, because the mother’s intent is evidenced by a valid deed in writing.
• C. The mother, because there was no actual delivery to the daughter.
• D. The mother, because the daughter’s death voids the transfer.

Answer: (A)