Escrow & Title
A Wisconsin 'owner's title insurance policy' protects the buyer from losses due to:
AFuture property damage
BDefects in title that existed before the policy date, including undisclosed heirs, forgeries, and recording errors✓ Correct
CMarket value declines after purchase
DEnvironmental contamination
Explanation
An owner's title insurance policy protects against pre-existing defects in title — such as forged deeds, undisclosed heirs, clerical errors, and fraud — that arise after the policy is issued.
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