Escrow & Title
Vermont's attorney title opinion is different from title insurance in that it:
AProvides the same protection as title insurance
BRepresents the attorney's professional opinion about the state of title but may not provide the same financial protection as insurance✓ Correct
CIs required in addition to title insurance on all Vermont transactions
DIs only needed for commercial transactions
Explanation
Vermont attorneys examine title and issue an opinion letter, but this opinion does not insure against all risks the way title insurance does. Title insurance provides broader financial protection against covered title defects.
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