Seek your local Agents National Title counsel’s opinion on probate laws. However, generally, the following should be reviewed for conformity by the examiner:
Testate Estate:
1. Will
2. Order admitting the will to probate
3. Letters of Testamentary
4. Proof of publication of notice to creditors
5. Federal and state tax clearances or non-taxable certificate from the Internal Revenue Service and the Commissioner of Revenue of the State 11. Order of Distribution, if any
6. Final Order. Intestate Estate
7. Petition for Letters of Administration and the Letters
8. Letters of Administration or letters appointing personal representative
9. Final Decree of Heirship
10. Proof of publication of the notice to creditors
11. Federal and state tax clearances or non-taxable certificate from the Internal Revenue Service and the Commissioner of Revenue of the State
12. Order of Distribution, if any
13. Final Order
If you are insuring a sale transaction which requires that a personal representative convey the subject property, you must obtain the necessary documentation appointing the individual as personal representative and verify that the individual has the authority to sign the deed. In addition, the authority should be filed of record.
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