December 15, 2020

Out & About: Dinner and Lights with Town Square Title!

George Stablein took Town Square Title Agents to dinner and light show this past week. Happy Holidays and hope everyone is having a safe holiday season! […]
December 10, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: Is there an alternative for the notarization of a document when the individual has a (physical) disability that impedes their ability to sign the document? (TX)

A: Yes, Section 406.0165 of the Texas Government Code provides a method for notarization of a document for an individual with a disability. The statute provides […]
December 10, 2020

UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a party who wants to put minor children into title to real property. What is the best way to do this? (NM)

A.  As custodian for the minor child/children under NMSA 46-7-11, commonly referred to as the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act.  When preparing the deed, an adult […]
December 10, 2020

UNDERWRITING Q&A: I have a property that is being sold, encumbered or purchased by a trust. Is there an alternative in Arizona for requiring a copy of the trust agreement? (AZ)

A.  Yes.  A certification of trust statement from a trustee pursuant to A.R.S. 14-11013.  The statute states that in lieu of furnishing a copy of the […]
November 23, 2020

Message from the CEO | Giving Thanks and Honoring our Veterans

November has traditionally been the time of year our nation gives thanks.  President Lincoln officially declared the fourth Thursday of November as a day of Thanksgiving […]
November 19, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: What is the effect of a disclaimer of interest in property? (TX)

A: A disclaimer may be used for a variety of reasons including federal tax purposes (avoid gift taxes) and other state law purposes (avoid creditors’ claims). […]
November 17, 2020

AGENT SPOTLIGHT: South Land Title Plant Manager Donates Kidney to Save Employee

One of our First National Title (FNTI) agents, South Land Title, LLC in Bryan, Texas, has two employees involved in an incredible five-way kidney transplant swap […]
October 29, 2020

Out & About: CE Class with Garner Abstract and Title!

This month Sean Everest was out teaching Garner Abstract & Title as well as some of their agents! Way to get some CE training and thanks […]
October 29, 2020

Message from the CEO | Focus on 2021

Our national elections are less than a week away and the stakes have never been higher.  I have struggled all year to reconcile the success of […]