Can the escrow officer advise me regarding legal issues?
No. Neither the escrow officer nor the office staff are attorneys and only attorneys can provide legal advice under Califonria law. Questions regarding how title should be held, the differences between vesting, title issues, and other issues concerning the contracts or loan documents should be addressed to the appropriate party or to an attorney for clarification or explanation. The escrow officer and escrow staff merely follows the instructions as set forth in the escrow instructions and ensures that the paperwork for the transaction is in order as required by the instructions.
