TITLE-1031-002Critical Risk

structuring

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Under the permanent Part 1031 rule effective March 2026, a title company handles a residential real estate transaction funded by a trust where the settlor or beneficiaries are concealed or located in high-risk jurisdictions.

Industry
Title & Escrow Companies
Transaction Type
wire
Customer Type
legal entity
Category
structuring
Regulatory Source
Document:31 CFR §1010.370
CFR Citation:31 CFR §1010.370
SAR Category:Beneficial ownership
FinCEN Key Term:Part 1031 Trust
Last Verified:2026-04-15
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