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July 20, 2020

Published by Chance Perkins on July 20, 2020

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Underwriting Q&A: How does a divorce affect an appointment (e.g., an agent under a power of attorney) or beneficiary designation (e.g., a devise under a will)?

TEXAS A: If a principal designates their spouse as an agent under a durable power of attorney, a subsequent divorce or annulment will terminate the agent’s […]

June 30, 2020

Published by Ellen Wied on June 30, 2020

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Underwriting Q&A: What types of identification may a notary rely upon in performing an acknowledgment notarization?

TEXAS A: Section 121.005 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code governs the type of ID that can be accepted by the notary public. Sec. […]

April 20, 2020

Published by Ellen Wied on April 20, 2020

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Underwriting Q&A: Is an ancillary probate proceeding necessary in the State where the property is located (TX, FL, NM, AZ) when there is a foreign (out of state or another country) probate or administration?

TEXAS An ancillary probate procedure is not always required in Texas. The easiest method for handling a foreign probate (“foreign” is defined as any State in […]

February 14, 2018

Published by Sean Everest on February 14, 2018

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Underwriting Q&A | Are Transfer on Death Deeds effective mechanisms for transferring real property?

Question: Are Transfer on Death Deeds effective mechanisms for transferring real property? Answer: Texas – Yes. Through a recorded Transfer on Death Deed (“TODD”), a real property […]

January 17, 2018

Published by David Hays on January 17, 2018

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Underwriting Q & A | Is the statutory process of “bonding around” a filed mechanic’s lien affidavit (MLA) always a potential remedy to closing the transaction without making payment to the contractor claiming the lien or excepting to the claim of lien in the policy?

Q: (Texas Only) Is the statutory process of “bonding around” a filed mechanic’s lien affidavit (MLA) always a potential remedy to closing the transaction without making […]

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 […]

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 […]

September 19, 2017

Published by Ellen Wied on September 19, 2017

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Underwriting Q & A | Is there a redemption period when a Tax Lien Deed of Trust is foreclosed in Texas?

Q: Is there a redemption period when a Tax Lien Deed of Trust is foreclosed in Texas? A: Yes, Section 32.06 of the Texas Tax Code […]

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 […]