Property Ownership - FAQ

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How in this jurisdiction is the ownership of real property recorded or searched? Who generally performs the search?
Is perpetual fee simple ownership of real property permitted? If not, what are the principal forms of ownership, or other principal form of ownership, of real property?
Must ultimate beneficial owners of entities which own real estate be disclosed as a matter of public record?
What assurances of ownership are available to purchasers of real property (e.g., title insurance or title opinions)? What is the cost of obtaining such assurances?
What instruments are used to convey fee simple ownership, or other principal form of ownership, of real estate?