Escrow & Title
An owner's title insurance policy in Washington protects against which of the following defects?
APhysical inspection issues discovered after closing
BA prior deed in the chain of title signed by a forged grantor✓ Correct
CLiens that arose after the policy was issued
DEnvironmental contamination
Explanation
Owner's title insurance protects against defects in the chain of title such as forgery, fraud, undisclosed heirs, clerical errors in recording, and other matters affecting title that existed before the policy was issued.
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