The Lawyers Title Preliminary ReportThe Lawyers Title Preliminary Report is an offer to issue a policy of title insurance covering a particular estate or interest in land subject to stated exceptions. Since these exceptions may point to potential problems with an intended purchase, it is important for all parties to review the report once it is received.“Since these exceptions may point to potential...

This chart is for reference purposes only. How title is vested has important legal consequences, and this chart should not be relied upon to make that decision. You should consult an attorney and/or CPA to determine the most advantageous form of ownership for your particular situation. Someone who is not an attorney cannot give advice regarding how to hold title because doing so would...

What is title insurance?A title insurance policy protects your legal rights over the property, occupancy, use, control, and disposition of the property.Why is it different to transfer title to property than it is to transfer different kinds of items such as a car?The transfer of property can be complicated because land is permanent but its use and the rights to use it can change over the years.What is a...