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Will Blockchain Technology Really Ever Supplant The Humble Title Search?

Above The Law

We would already be using blockchain technology instead of traditional title searches if it was really a whole lot better. The post Will Blockchain Technology Really Ever Supplant The Humble Title Search? appeared first on Above the Law.

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3 Great Benefits of Working with Real Estate Lawyers 

LegalReader

Before finalizing the real estate purchase, you need to sign a lien and title search.

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A Risk Management Tip for Attorneys Who Act as Title Agents

ALPS

In short, the conversation centered around the issue of title insurers bringing claims against their attorney title agents for title search errors such as failing to find a mortgage assignment; a land subdivision; a deed entry or deed fraud; a will and probate entry; or liens, encumbrances, easements or encroachments just for starters.

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Title Exam Issues

The Paralegal Resource

If you work or intern for a law firm that specializes in real estate, you will probably be involved in performing title searches to make sure that the title of property is free and clear. At some point in your work, you may encounter land with a clouded title and you will need to address the issue.

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Examples of Automated Legal Workflows for Law Firm Efficiency 

CARET Legal

With legal workflow automation software, you can set up a “Closing-Sale” workflow template that automates the following steps after creating a record and adding a close date: Title search: Automatically get notified of upcoming closings 10 days before.

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The Problem With Taking Practice Management Shortcuts

ALPS

5) Supervising Staff – By way of example, consider a busy real estate practice where an attorney has assigned one staff member the following: all title search responsibilities, preparation of all settlement packages, and additional related administrative tasks.