Adverse Possession

When working with real estate, disputes often arise in cases where a trespassing non-owner has been in possession or use of another party’s property. In these situations claims for adverse possession may be raised by the non-owner to gain title to the contested...

Quieting Title

After a lawsuit is filed, potential defendants are entitled to be given notice of the lawsuit to quiet title.[1] When a defendant’s identity and address are known, they are given notice of the suit by traditional methods, such as mail or personal service. In these...

Owner’s vs. Lender’s Title Insurance

One of the most common questions we get at Wooden Title & Escrow is: What is the difference between owner’s & lender’s title insurance? Both policies protect the recipient if there’s a defective title. The main difference is that Lender’s Title Insurance...