State of the Market 2019
If you have ever attended our State of The Market talk with Denise Lones, you know it’s not to be missed. You can register now for this informative event.
Year: 2018
Attorney-in-Fact VS Power of Attorney
A common misnomer is to refer to the person who you have designated to make legal decisions on your behalf as your “Power of Attorney”. The most Succinct way to refer to this person would be as your “Attorney in Fact”. The “Power of Attorney” only refers to the document needed to designate the person …
A Guide To Deeds
Statutory Warranty Deed: A deed by which the grantor “conveys and warrants” the real property to the grantee. A Statutory Warranty Deed conveys fee simple title to the grantee and warrants against defects asserted by all persons, except for those matters disclosed in the deed. Special Warranty Deed: A Special …
New Website for Old Republic Title Company
Old Republic Title Company has updated their website. If you would like more information, please watch this short video.
When A Seller is Deceased
The seller is deceased. What happens now? First we need to determine if there is an open probate. Part of the process of preparing the title commitment includes running the seller’s name, looking for any possible probates, and other matters. If a probate has been opened, the commitment will contain …
Landlocked Property
Landlocked Property What does it mean for a property to be landlocked? A property that is landlocked has no legal right of access from a public road or legal right of access over a private road or easement. Perhaps the property owner has been accessing the property via a private …