Escrow & Title
A title search in Massachusetts reviews records in the Registry of Deeds going back:
A10 years
B20 years
C50 years
DAt least 50 years or to the original grant, tracing the chain of title✓ Correct
Explanation
A title examination in Massachusetts traces the chain of title typically for a minimum of 50 years (per Massachusetts Marketable Title Act) or back to an acceptable root of title, examining all recorded documents affecting ownership.
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