Title issues do not always appear at the beginning of a transaction. In some cases, a discrepancy in the chain of title can surface just before closing, even after an initial search indicates the aircraft is clear.

In this episode of The Preflight Checklist, we walk through a real-world example of a title cloud discovered late in the process and how it was addressed. We explain how small documentation inconsistencies can create long-standing issues, why a pre-closing title update matters, and how coordination between the parties, title company, and counsel can stabilize the transaction and protect both buyer and seller.