Escrow & Title
In Wyoming, a title insurance policy protects against:
APhysical damage to the property
BFuture zoning changes
CDefects in title that existed prior to the policy date✓ Correct
DEnvironmental contamination discovered after closing
Explanation
Title insurance protects the insured against losses arising from defects in title that existed prior to the policy issuance date, such as forged deeds, undisclosed heirs, errors in public records, or prior unreleased liens. It does not cover future events.
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