This nuts and bolts, basic level seminar will provide a good foundation in title law for the following: Attorneys, Title/abstract practitioners, Real estate professionals, General practitioners, Paralegals, Bankers
Our expert faculty will take you through the title examination process, so you can identify potential problems before they arise. Get the basics you need to deal with titles. (see
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Prevent Problems Down the Line With Superior Skills
Do you have a solid foundation of knowledge in title law? Are you confident in handling any complications that may arise? This comprehensive seminar will provide you fundamental knowledge of title law and learn how to make title problems a non-issue in your business. Our expert faculty will take you through the title examination process, so you can identify potential problems before they arise. Get the basics you need to deal with titles. Register today!
Gain strategies and techniques for overcoming common and not so common obstacles to obtain marketable title.
Keep your practices current with a review of current trends and developments in real estate conveyances.
Navigate the title examination process with ease using forms, practice tips and procedural pointers from experienced practitioners.
Don´t let common title issues derail your transaction: learn to identify and overcome title issues.
Learn how to overcome title defects such as homestead and statutory rights, heir´s deeds, and defects in execution.
Elements incorrect or missing in documentation? We´ll show you what you can do.
Gain practical tips on drafting and negotiating title insurance policies.
Learn how to handle voluntary and involuntary title transfers with ease.
THE LAW OF REAL ESTATE TITLES
9:00 -10:15, Henry J. Walker
The Background of Real Estate Titles
Current Issues in Conveyancing Practice
Typical and Atypical Liens and Encumbrances
THE PROCESS OF TITLE EXAMINATION
10:30 - 11:45, Ann Marie Puccio
Forms, Practice Pointers and Procedures
Finding and Resolving Issues Through Examination of the Records
Defects in Execution
Homestead and Statutory Rights
Heir´s Deeds
Missing or Incorrect Elements in Documents
Old Roads and Old Subdivisions
Examination of the Abstract of Title
ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
12:45 - 1:45, Henry J. Walker
Attorneys´ Fees
Conflicts of Interest Multiple Representation
Disclosure of Defects in Property
PREPARING THE TITLE OPINION AND ISSUES IN TITLE INSURANCE
1:45 - 3:00, Ann Marie Puccio
Organizing and Analyzing Information
What is Marketable Title?
Introduction to Title Insurance
Drafting and Negotiating Title Insurance Policies
The New ALTA Owner´s and Lender´s Title Insurance Policies
Availability of Expanded Coverage Policies Provided by ALTA
The Role of the State
Governmental Control
TRANSFER OF TITLE
3:15 - 4:30, Ann Marie Puccio and Henry J. Walker
Voluntary Transfers
Legal Requirements for an Effective Conveyance
Types of Deeds
Involuntary Transfers
Foreclosures of Mortgages or Deeds of Trusts
Mechanics´ Lien Foreclosures
Foreclosures of Tax and Other Liens
Adverse Possession
Condemnation
Reversion of Title
Forfeitures of Title
Private Covenants and Restrictions
Seminar Summary:
Our expert faculty will take you through the title examination process, so you can identify potential problems before they arise. Get the basics you need to deal with titles. (see
full course description)