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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Georgia Fund was created to empower attorneys to maintain a real estate practice in a time when title insurance is requested over a title opinion. By involving practicing attorneys, the concept ensures a thorough examination of the record title while providing clients protection against outstanding title defects and errors.
The Georgia Fund not only safeguards against clients seeking title insurance elsewhere but it also dispels the misconception that a title insurance policy suffices as a substitute for an attorney's opinion. We allow attorneys to offer personal legal counsel alongside a guaranteed title insurance policy, all at a cost comparable to a standalone title insurance policy.
We equip members with a comprehensive set of policy forms to be maintained in their offices for issuance as needed. Policies can be issued based on a formal abstract, a personal search of public records or a prior owner's title insurance policy from a reputable company. This flexibility ensures adherence to specific state laws.
Our rates align with those of commercial title companies. Members retain a portion of the title insurance premium collected from clients, remitting the remaining amount to The Georgia Fund. As we don’t engage with the public directly, the practicing attorney remains central in the process.
Incorporating a policy from the Georgia Fund in your professional services ensures your client receives title insurance protection prepared by their own attorney. This unique offering comes at a cost no higher than a commercial policy. With an underwriting agreement with First American Title Insurance Company, our forms are backed by one of the largest title insurers in the nation.
Members are required to maintain professional liability insurance, with specialized coverage.
Helpful Legal Sites
- ALTA Best Practices
- ALTA Policy Forms Licensing
- American Land Title Association (ALTA)
- Find a Grave
- First American Nationwide Office Locator
- Georgia DOR e-Services Look-Up Info – Check Title Status
- Georgia DOR Tax Center e-Services SOLVED Search
- Georgia General Assembly
- Georgia Nonresidents Withholding
- Georgia Probate Records
- Georgia Public Notice
- Georgia Superior Court Clerk’s Cooperative Authority
- Georgia Title Standards
- Historic Aerials
- Internal Revenue Service
- Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems – Find Servicer
- P.A.C.E.R.
- QPublic – Mapping
- Southeast Land Title Association (SLTA)
- State Bar of Georgia
- State Bar of Georgia Real Property Law Section
- The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Company
The Georgia Fund Court Bond Program
We offer bonds through The Bar Plan, tailored to provide the legal community with fast, efficient, and dependable bond solutions.
Contact:
1717 Hidden Creek Court
St. Louis, MO 63131
Toll Free: 877-553-6376
Fax: 888-658-6761
Approved Attorney Program
This program provides extensive education and training on the ins and outs of being a real estate attorney.
We work collaboratively, delving into the intricacies of real estate law, guiding you through title reports, and helping you to identify and address potential issues.
Our remote training sessions ensure you’re equipped to navigate our software and offer full-service solutions to your clients. From managing escrow accounts to understanding lender and title insurance company protocols, we cover every facet of running a real estate practice.
Contact
Fosteine Crider
North Georgia Member Services
fosteine.crider@gafund.com
Debbie Rumker
South Georgia Member Services
debbie.rumker@gafund.com
