Derivative Title


Definition of "Derivative title"

Diane Varni
Diane Varni Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage

Transfer of title based on a preceding title transfer of conveyance. A derivative conveyance increases, ratifies, moderates, renews or transfers the stake created by the original conveyance.

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