Last week we talked about how title insurance can protect you from real estate fraud. This week, we’ll discuss how home title insurance can protect you from conflicting wills.

When a property owner passes away, their will dictates who will receive the deed to the property. However, things can get misplaced or lost in the shuffle, and sometimes the title deed is unable to be found. In this example from Home Closing 101, a probate court gives the property from a late mother’s estate to one of her sons, who sells it. Later, the other son finds the deed in a drawer and files a claim on the property. Depending on how the court rules, the new owner of the house could be looking at serious financial damages. However, if the owners have title insurance, the insurance will pay for the brothers’ claim and legal fees if the deed is upheld in court. While it may seem like such a scenario is unlikely, it can happen, and if it does happen to you, you’ll be glad you have title insurance.

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