Statewide Attorney Title Opinions

Purchasing, selling, or investing in real estate should give you peace of mind. However, hidden issues in public land records can quickly cloud a property title, making it impossible to secure a mortgage, obtain insurance, or finalize a sale. When ownership defects threaten your investment, you need decisive legal solutions to secure your property rights. At Law Office of Briana J. Parmele PLLC, I examine abstracts of title to identify title defects, clear ownership ambiguities, and ensure your Oklahoma property is marketable and insurable. Backed by over 20 years of local legal experience, I guide Oklahoma buyers, sellers, and investors through the essential legal processes required to achieve marketable title.

Attorney Title Examinations & Written Opinions

Before you purchase a property, you must know its true legal status. Unlike a basic public records search, an attorney’s title opinion is a comprehensive, binding legal analysis that traces a property’s ownership history back several decades.

To prepare a title opinion, I review a complete Abstract of Title—the historical record of every deed, mortgage, lien, and legal document tied to the land that is filed with the County Clerk. I strictly apply the Oklahoma Bar Association Title Examination Standards, which Oklahoma law recognizes as the definitive guide for establishing marketable title.

Every formal title opinion I issue is organized into three crucial components:

• Abstracts Examined: A clear list of the specific abstracts reviewed.

• Requirements (The Curative Directives): The exact legal steps, filings, or releases needed to clear any discovered title defects before closing.

• Encumbrances: Items encumbering the property that do not have corresponding requirements for removal, such as easements and restrictive covenants.

Utilizing an experienced title attorney ensures your property's defects are resolved permanently, rather than just insured against. This review is highly utilized in cash purchases, farm and ranch transactions, and private family transfers where a compiled abstract already exists.