Frequently asked questions

November 15, 2017
Published by Underwriting Department on November 15, 2017
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Underwriting Q & A | What are the laws of intestate succession regarding a deceased person’s property who was married at the time of death and who died without a will (or without the will being probated)?

Question: What are the laws of intestate succession regarding a deceased person’s property who was married at the time of death and who died without a will […]
Underwriting DepartmentUnderwriting Department November 15, 2017
October 16, 2017
Published by DJ Horn on October 16, 2017
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Underwriting Q & A | May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2017 and insure that 2018 taxes are “not yet due and payable”?

Q:   May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2017 and insure that 2018 taxes are “not yet due and payable”? A:  Short Answer is […]
DJ HornDJ Horn October 16, 2017
April 19, 2017
Published by Ellen Wied on April 19, 2017
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Q & A | What are some of the most common misconceptions about Texas probate/estates encountered with underwriting calls?

Q: What are some of the most common misconceptions about Texas probate/estates encountered with underwriting calls? A: Some of the most common areas of confusion encountered […]
Ellen WiedEllen Wied April 19, 2017
March 15, 2017
Published by Sean Everest on March 15, 2017
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Underwriting Q&A | When receipting a contract and earnest money, is it acceptable to receive and/or deliver an option fee?

Q: When receipting a contract and earnest money, is it acceptable to receive and/or deliver an option fee? A: Delivery by the Realtor to the title […]
Sean EverestSean Everest March 15, 2017
November 16, 2016
Published by Underwriting Department on November 16, 2016
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Underwriting Q & A | May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2016 and insure that 2017 taxes are “not yet due and payable”?

Q:   May we pay the property taxes in Texas for 2016 and insure that 2017 taxes are “not yet due and payable”? A:  Short Answer is […]
Underwriting DepartmentUnderwriting Department November 16, 2016
October 19, 2016
Published by Underwriting Department on October 19, 2016
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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 […]
Underwriting DepartmentUnderwriting Department October 19, 2016
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