deed of trust

October 20, 2020

Underwriting Q&A: Does a Tax Lien Deed of Trust have priority over a lien filed of record prior in time? (TX)

A: Yes. While we may have covered this subject in past blog topics or bulletins, we continue to see claims filed wherein a tax lien deed […]
September 19, 2018

Underwriting Q&A: The Grantor in the proposed insured transaction is a Trust. How does the Deed have to be prepared so that a title insurance policy can be issued?

Question: The Grantor in the proposed insured transaction is a Trust. How does the Deed have to be prepared so that a title insurance policy can […]
July 19, 2017

Underwriting Q & A | Does an affidavit of heirship vest title in the heirs named in the affidavit, and is nothing further needed when an affidavit of heirship is recorded, correct?

Q: Does an affidavit of heirship vest title in the heirs named in the affidavit, and is nothing further needed when an affidavit of heirship is […]
October 19, 2016

Underwriting Q & A | When should the term “pro forma” be used in connection with the name of a party on a real estate document?

Q: When should the term “pro forma” be used in connection with the name of a party on a real estate document? A: The term “pro […]
September 16, 2015

Q & A | Does a spouse have to sign the warranty deed or the deed of trust if they don’t own the property?

Q:  Does a spouse have to sign the warranty deed or the deed of trust if they don’t own the property? A:  This is a very […]