Training Course Syllabus:

Safeguard Against Future Title Problems

Don't let inexperience or a lack of knowledge hinder your professional ability! Join us at this advanced level seminar and receive training that will bring you up to date on the latest developments in title insurance and highlight vital information you need to make the best decisions in your practice. Register today!

• Don't let your advice be out of date: stock your toolbox with the latest ALTA policy changes.
• Examine and understand the components of the foundational policy structure.
• Don't let mistakes be your downfall: learn to detect missing or incorrect elements in documentation.
• Be prepared for any client question with a thorough knowledge of trusts and power of attorney procedures.
• Don't be caught off guard! Be prepared for what will occur “when the lien hits”.
• Gain an understanding of express and apparent authority issues legal entities face and what you can do to overcome them.
• Understand your legal and ethical duty to disclose property defects.
• Acquire the right documents to obtain title insurance in bankruptcy transfers.
• Don't let bankruptcy derail your transaction: gain practical tips and strategies for the real estate practitioner.

1. UNDERSTANDING TITLE INSURANCE POLICIES AND COMMITMENTS
   9:00 - 10:15, Orlando Lucero
   1. The Nature of Title Insurance
   2. Policy Structure
      1. The Insuring Provisions
      2. Exclusions From Coverage
      3. Conditions and Stipulations
   3. ALTA Owner's and Lender's Title Insurance Policies
   4. The Commitment
   5. Leasehold Policy
2. RECOGNIZING DEFECTS AND EXAMINING DIFFICULTIES
   10:30 - 11:45, Orlando Lucero
   1. Defects in Execution
   2. Missing or Incorrect Elements in Documentation
   3. Homestead and Statutory Rights
   4. Heir's Deeds and Descendant's Estates
   5. Marital Property Conveyances
   6. Trusts and Power of Attorney
   7. Boundary and Access Disputes
   8. Liens and Releases
   9. Underwriting the Defect
3. REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS WITH LEGAL ENTITIES
   12:45 - 2:00, James S. Rubin
   1. Authority Issues
      1. Express
      2. Apparent
   2. Business Entities
      1. Corporations
      2. Limited Liability Companies
      3. General Partnerships
      4. Limited Liability Partnerships
      5. Limited Partnerships
      6. Sole Proprietorships
      7. Unincorporated Entities and Churches
   3. Alternative Entities
   4. Preserving the Record
4. AVOIDING ETHICAL DISPUTES
   2:00 - 3:00, James T. Reist
   1. Duties of Competence and Diligence
   2. Conflicts of Interest - Multiple Representation
   3. Disclosure of Defects in Property
   4. Avoiding Fee Disputes
   5. Escrow, Closing and Post-Closing Activities
5. IMPACT OF BANKRUPTCY ON REAL ESTATE AND TITLE INSURANCE
   3:15 - 4:30, Dan A. Ribble
   1. Bankruptcy Basics for Real Estate
   2. Required Documents to Obtain Title Insurance in Bankruptcy Transfers
   3. Selling or Mortgaging Property of the Estate
   4. Automatic Stay and Relief From Automatic Stay
   5. Practical Tips and Applications for the Real Estate Practitioner

Seminar Summary:

Join us at this advanced level seminar and receive training that will bring you up to date on the latest developments in title insurance and highlight vital information you need to make the best decisions in your practice. (see full course description)

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