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50 Things Your Title Policy Can Protect You From

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Your home is an  hugely  important part of your life. Not only is it a safe place to live and raise a family, it's a major financial asset. With so much invested in your home, it seems only right that you should protect it in every way you can.  Title insurance  is a great way to protect your home from unforeseen hazards that can threaten your ownership of the property. Title insurance cannot protect your equity and your home from matters that do not appear in the public records, but an owner's  title insurance policy at the Lake of the Ozarks  CAN protect you from a vast array of potential hazards. 50 Things Your Title Policy Can Protect You From Documents executed under false, revoked, or expired powers of attorney. Conveyances by an heir, devisee, or survivor of a joint estate who attempts to attain title by ill-gotten means. False impersonation of a true land owner. Deeds which appear absolute, but which are held to be equitable...

50 Things Title Insurance Can Protect You From

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Your home is an  hugely important part of your life. Not only is it a safe place to live and raise a family, it's a major financial asset. With so much invested in your home, it seems only right that you should protect it in every way you can. Title insurance is a great way to protect your home from unforeseen hazards that can threaten your ownership of the property. Title insurance cannot protect your equity and your home from matters that do not appear in the public records, but an owner's title insurance policy at the Lake of the Ozarks CAN protect you from a vast array of potential hazards. 50 Things Your Title Policy Can Protect You From Documents executed under false, revoked, or expired powers of attorney. Conveyances by an heir, devisee, or survivor of a joint estate who attempts to attain title by ill-gotten means. False impersonation of a true land owner. Deeds which appear absolute, but which are held to be equitable mortgages. Undisclosed heir...

What IS Title Insurance, Anyway?

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Title insurance may not be as well-known or as well-understood as other types of insurance, but it is equally (if not more!) important. Title insurance protects your property investments in the event that someone else decides to stake a claim on your personal property. Having an accurate, experienced title insurance company on your side during any commercial or residential estate transaction can make all the difference. Background Information By purchasing real estate, you are essentially purchasing the legal right to use and occupy the land. When you make this purchase, you are given the "title," to the land. The term "title" can refer to your rights surrounding the use and ownership of the land or it can refer to the physical document (the deed) that declares you the rightful owner.  Protection Sometimes, title issues can arise. Titles can be limited by others staking claim over the property, which can cause you anything from minor frustration t...