It was with interest that I read this report today that adds just one more thing to the list of things we title agents are/may be tasked with having to do for the Government. 

http://thelegaldescription.com/TLD/ArticlesTLD/Title-industry-tasked-with-identifying-money-laund-65807.aspx?utm_source=vwTLDget&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TLD_Thurs_Enews

Some jurisdictions in Maryland have begun using a 1st page cover sheet which the clerk attaches to the final recorded document.  

All I want to do is pay you!  So....

The case at hand involves a elder seller who has relocated to her daughter's home in another state. Throughout the transaction, I have been in touch with seller, through her daugher.  There are 2 real estate agents involved, one for seller, one for buyer. Seller will not be attending closing and there will not be a POA used, she will sign in her own capacity.