A gift deed is a legal document used to transfer ownership of property from one person (the donor) to another (the donee) as a gift, without any exchange of money. Here’s a short overview of a gift deed:

1. **Parties Involved:** The gift deed identifies the donor (the person giving the gift) and the donee (the person receiving the gift).

2. **Description of Gift:** It includes a detailed description of the property being gifted, including its address, boundaries, and any other relevant details.

3. **Consideration:** Unlike in a sale deed, where money or some other form of consideration is exchanged, a gift deed does not involve any consideration. It is purely a voluntary transfer of ownership.

4. **Intent:** The gift deed must clearly express the donor’s intention to gift the property to the donee without any expectation of compensation.

5. **Acceptance:** The donee must accept the gift voluntarily and without any coercion. Acceptance is typically acknowledged within the deed.

6. **Signatures and Witnesses:** The gift deed must be signed by the donor and donee in the presence of witnesses, who attest to the authenticity of the signatures.

7. **Registration:** In most jurisdictions, gift deeds must be registered with the appropriate government authority, such as the local land registry office, to make the transfer of ownership legally valid and enforceable.

Once executed and registered, the gift deed legally transfers the ownership of the property from the donor to the donee. It is important for both parties to understand the implications of the gift deed and seek legal advice if necessary to ensure that their rights and interests are protected.