Unauthorized Practice of Law in Arizona
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Overview
Attorney involvement is not required for most aspects of title insurance transactions in Arizona.
Sources
- State Bar of Arizona v. Arizona Land Title and Trust Co., 90 Ariz. 76, 87; 366 P.2d 1, 9 (Ariz. 1961).
Attorney Title Certifications
Attorney Title Certifications are not required and not commonly used in Arizona.
Attorney Title Opinions
Attorney Title Opinions are not required and not commonly used in Arizona.
Document Preparation
Title companies and their agents may prepare standardized document forms such as deeds and other documents in connection with the issuance of a title insurance policy.
Closings and Escrow
Closings are not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys in Arizona.
Parties to a closing are not required to be represented by attorneys in Arizona.
Disbursement
Disbursement of files in Arizona is not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys.
Recording
Document recording in Arizona is not required to be done by or supervised by attorneys.
