Frequently Asked Questions

Turner Land Title & Escrow Services, LLC is a local family-owned full-service title company, providing comprehensive services throughout Kentucky since 2006. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.  Below is a list of questions frequently asked by our clients.  If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact us!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is title insurance?

A: An insurance policy—protecting against loss should the condition of title to land be other than as insured. 

 

Q: Why do I need title insurance?

A: When you buy a home, or any property for that matter, you expect to enjoy certain benefits from ownership. For example, you expect to be able to occupy and use the property as you wish, to be free from debts or obligations not created or agreed to by you, and to be able to freely sell or pledge your property as security for a loan. Title insurance is designed to cover these rights you bargain for.

 

Q: What if I have a problem? Do I have to lose my property to make a claim?

A: Not at all. At the mere hint of a claim adverse to your title, you should contact your title insurer or the agent who issued your policy. Title insurance includes coverage for legal expenses which may be necessary to investigate, litigate, or settle an adverse claim.

 

Q: What does this cost?

A: The cost varies, depending mainly on the value of your property. The important thing to remember is that you only pay once. Then, the coverage continues in effect for so long as you have an interest in covered property. If you should die, the coverage automatically continues for the benefit of your heirs. If you sell your property, giving warranties of title to your buyer, your coverage continues. Likewise, if a buyer gives you a mortgage to finance a purchase of covered property from you, your coverage continues to protect your security interest in the property.

 

Q: If my lender gets title insurance for its mortgage, why do I need a separate policy for myself?

A: The lender’s policy covers only the amount of its loan, which is usually not the full property value. In the event of an adverse claim, the lender would ordinarily not be concerned unless its loan became non-performing, and the claim threatened the lender’s ability to foreclose and recover its principal and interest. And, in the event of a claim, there is no provision for payment of legal expenses for an uninsured party. When a loan policy is being issued, the small additional expense of an owner’s policy is a bargain.

 

Q: Can you be a little more specific about the types of claims, or risks, covered by title insurance?

A: Sure. First, understand there are basically three different levels of coverage: standard coverage, extended coverage, and our most comprehensive “EAGLE Policy” coverage.

Our Locations
Office Hours

Monday-Friday
8:30am-5:00pm
Closed 12:00-1:00 pm for lunch

Draffenville Office

Turner Land Title & Escrow
PO Box 130
1308 US HWY 641 N
Benton, KY 42025
Phone: 270-252-1266
Fax: 270-252-1268 

Mayfield Office

Turner Land Title & Escrow Service
516 South 6th Street
Mayfield, KY 42066
Phone: 270-416-1266
Fax: 270-416-1268

 

Paducah Office

Turner Land Title & Escrow
320 Harrison Street

Paducah, KY  42001
Phone: 270-408-1266
Fax: 270-408-1268

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