Pursuant to a valid contract, Smith agrees to convey Barren Acre to Jones. Smith prepares and signs a warranty deed and delivers it to his attorney in anticipation of closing. Smith dies before the closing takes place. Which of the following is correct?
A. There has been constructive delivery of a valid deed.
B. The deed is not valid after Smith's death.
C. The attorney is acting as escrow agent in receiving the deed; therefore, delivery to Jones is implied.
D. Smith drew up a deed. Jones, by contract, signified acceptance; therefore, the deed will convey Barren Acre.