To my understanding this is why title insurance exists (and, indeed, is why it's required in many cases). The lien will still exist but nominally you can make

To my understanding this is why title insurance exists (and, indeed, is why it's required in many cases). The lien will still exist but nominally you can make a claim against your title insurer to recoup your loss. That said, insurance isn't always the easiest to get a disbursement from, especially if you don't have the money for a good lawyer, or if ownership of your most valuable assest is the thing in question.