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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. […]
Ellen WiedEllen Wied June 30, 2020
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 […]
Ellen WiedEllen Wied April 20, 2020
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 […]
Sean EverestSean Everest February 14, 2018
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 […]
David HaysDavid Hays January 17, 2018
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
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 […]
Ellen WiedEllen Wied September 19, 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
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