Frequently asked questions

November 15, 2017

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 […]
October 16, 2017

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 […]
April 19, 2017

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 […]
March 15, 2017

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 […]
December 14, 2016

Underwriting Q & A | How Do I Handle Overtime Now?

Below is an excerpt of a recent article regarding the recent nationwide injunction affecting employers across the country issued by  U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant. […]
November 16, 2016

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 […]
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 […]
June 15, 2016

Underwriting Q&A | What is an Apostille?

Q: What is an Apostille? A: An Apostille is a certificate issued by a designated authority in a country which is a member of the Hague […]