Escrow & Title
A title opinion in Mississippi is issued by:
AThe title insurance company
BAn attorney who reviews the abstract and renders a legal opinion on the state of title✓ Correct
CThe county chancery clerk
DMREC
Explanation
A title opinion is a written opinion issued by a licensed attorney after reviewing the abstract of title. The attorney opines on the marketability of the title and identifies defects or clouds that must be resolved.
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