Escrow & Title
In Florida, an 'abstract of title' is:
AA title insurance policy
BA condensed summary of all recorded documents in the chain of title✓ Correct
CA survey of the property boundaries
DA tax certificate issued by the county
Explanation
An abstract of title is a condensed history of all recorded instruments affecting the title to a parcel of real property. An attorney then reviews the abstract and issues a title opinion as to the state of title.
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