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Legal Description and Land Survey Review Deep Dive: With Examples and Checklists

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
OnDemand
6 hours
Minturn Wright
Duane Wunsch
Brian Fischer
Jennifer Williams
Martina Nelson
With Minturn Wright from Shannon & Wright LLP + 4 others
Recorded October 14, 2025.
Product ID 101064

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Overview

Review, Interpret, and Correct Legal Descriptions and Surveys

If you've ever stared at a legal description or a land survey and thought, "What exactly am I looking at?" - this is the program for you. This full day, example-driven CLE cuts through the jargon to give you everything you need to confidently review, interpret, and fix legal descriptions and land surveys in real estate transactions and disputes. Don't miss this opportunity to walk away with checklists, real-world examples, and model documents you can use immediately in your practice - register today!

  • Learn exactly what you should be looking for when reviewing legal descriptions.
  • Get a practical and visual walkthrough of different legal descriptions.
  • Know when and how to use corrective deeds, affidavits, and reformation agreements to fix faulty descriptions.
  • Home in on land survey problems with the help of handy checklists and examples.
  • Determine the best methods for resolving encroachments, boundary line issues, easement problems, and more.
  • Cross-reference land surveys, legal descriptions, title commitments, and other documents for inconsistencies.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Legal Description Review Checklist
  2. Correcting Problems Revealed by the Land Survey
  3. Review of Example Survey Maps and Reports
  4. Land Survey Essentials
  5. Fixing Faulty Descriptions: Methods, Uses, and Model Documents
  6. Cross-Reading Legal Descriptions, Land Surveys, Title Commitments, and Other Documents
  7. What Land Surveys Are Trying to Tell You (With a Review Checklist)
  8. Reading and Interpreting Legal Descriptions: With Examples

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total

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Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 6: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of credit, which includes 6.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

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Alabama CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Alabama CLE - 6: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 6.0 on-demand credit hours, including 0.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 6: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 6.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 6.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 6: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 7: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 7.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 6: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 6.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 6.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).

Video Download - Florida CLE - 7: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 7.0 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs).

Georgia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 6: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 6.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Idaho CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 6: Approved for 6.0 hours of self-study continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho, which includes 0.0 self-study legal ethics or professional responsibility credit.

Illinois CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 6.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

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Kansas CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Video Download - Kansas CLE - 7: Approved by Kansas CLE for 7.0 hours of prerecorded format continuing legal education credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics and professionalism credit.

Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

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Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Minnesota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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Video Download - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Montana CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Dakota CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Video Download - North Dakota CLE - 6: North Dakota attorneys completing this program may claim 6.0 North Dakota self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit, on the Report of Compliance.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 6.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 6: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits
  • 7 Areas of Professional Practice

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OnDemand - New York CLE - 7: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 7.0 credit hours. 7.0 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

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Ohio CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Video Download - Ohio CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 7: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 7.0 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

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Oregon CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 6.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 6: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 6.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 6.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Utah CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Utah CLE - 6: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Virginia CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Video Download - Virginia CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Virginia Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Board for 6.0 hours of prerecorded credit, of which 0.0 hour will also apply in the area of legal ethics or professionalism.

Vermont CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 6.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 6: This program qualifies for 6.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education (Self Study) A/V credit, which includes 6.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 7 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 7: Approved for 7.0 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 7.2 Total Credits

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OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 7.2: This program qualifies for 7.20 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

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CLE Credits
Maine CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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Course Book - Maine CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit

Missouri CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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Course Book - Missouri CLE - 6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 6.0 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 6 Total Credits

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Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 6: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 6.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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  1. Legal Description Review Checklist

    1. Type of Description: Ensure It's Properly Formatted for the Jurisdiction and Type of Transaction
    2. Metes and Bounds Specific Checks
    3. Plat/Lot and Block Description Specific Checks
    4. Government Survey Description Specific Checks
    5. Cross-Referencing and Consistency, Recorded References
    6. Error Checks: Typos, Missing or Repeated Calls, Clarity, and Legal Sufficiency

  2. Correcting Problems Revealed by the Land Survey

    1. Encroachments
    2. Incorrect Boundary Lines
    3. Conflicting Surveys
    4. Missing or Moved Monuments
    5. Setback Line Issues
    6. Access, Easement, and Right-of-Way Problems
    7. Understanding Surveyor Liability

  3. Review of Example Survey Maps and Reports

    1. Basic Boundary Survey Map
    2. Commercial ALTA/NSPS Survey
    3. Subdivision Plat Map
    4. Review of Other Example Surveys

  4. Land Survey Essentials

    1. Key Surveying Concepts and Terminology
    2. Types of Land Surveys
    3. ALTA/NSPS and Other Survey Standards
    4. How Land Surveys Are Conducted
    5. Tips for Ordering a Survey and Working With Your Surveyor

  5. Fixing Faulty Descriptions: Methods, Uses, and Model Documents

    1. Corrective Deeds
    2. Affidavit
    3. Reformation Agreements
    4. Survey
    5. Judicial Reformation
    6. Quiet Title or Declaratory Judgment Action

  6. Cross-Reading Legal Descriptions, Land Surveys, Title Commitments, and Other Documents

    1. Current Deed and Prior Deed(s)
    2. Legal Descriptions
    3. Title Commitment
    4. Survey
    5. GIS/Assessor Data for Visual Aid

  7. What Land Surveys Are Trying to Tell You (With a Review Checklist)

    1. What Land Surveys Can and Cannot Tell You
    2. How to Read and Understand a Land Survey
    3. Common Red Flags to Watch For
    4. Complete Survey Review Checklist

  8. Reading and Interpreting Legal Descriptions: With Examples

    1. Metes and Bounds
    2. Lot and Block
    3. Government Rectangular Survey System (GRSS or PLSS)
    4. Strip/Hybrid or Easement Description
    5. Historical Legal Description
    6. Spot the Issues: Problematic Legal Descriptions

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Real estate professionals, land surveyors, title agents and underwriters, lenders, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Minturn Wright
Minturn
Wright
Shannon & Wright LLP
Duane H Wunsch
Duane H.
Wunsch
Fidelity National Title Group
Brian Fischer
Brian
Fischer
THD Design Group
Jennifer A Williams
Jennifer A.
Williams
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Martina Nelson
Martina
Nelson
Park City Surveying
Speaker bio
Minturn Wright

Minturn Wright

Shannon & Wright LLP
Minturn Wright

is a founding partner with Shannon & Wright LLP in Alexandria, Virginia, where he primarily represents clients in real estate transactions and litigation matters. His three-plus decades of experience as a lawyer have been almost equally divided between real estate transfers and other transactions, and litigation (principally real estate, tax appeals and tax sales, civil rights, and insurance defense). Mr. Wright has had experience dealing with environmental issues, business entities (corporations, limited liability companies, and the like), and patent/trademark issues, particularly licensing. He earned his B.S. degree from Yale University and his J.D., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Southern California. Mr. Wright is admitted to practice in Virginia, the District of Columbia, and California.

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Duane H Wunsch

Duane H. Wunsch

Fidelity National Title Group
Duane Wunsch

is vice president and Wisconsin state counsel for Fidelity National Title Group. He has more than 30 years of experience, including searching and examining titles, closing transactions, and handling title insurance claims. Mr. Wunsch is a member of the Milwaukee Bar Association, Wisconsin Land Title Association and State Bar of Wisconsin. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and his J.D. degree from Emory University School of Law.

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Brian Fischer

Brian Fischer

THD Design Group
Brian Fischer

is with THD Design Group, and has more than 30 years of experience in the survey field performing a variety of survey types for residential, municipal, commercial, industrial and government agency clients. He has experience in survey instrumentation and computer aided drafting (CAD) programs, as well as office and survey programs such as Trimble Office, Carlson and Civil 3D. Mr. Fischer's management experience includes overseeing drafting and field crews, as well as a branch office for an oil and gas services firm in southeast Texas. He holds professional land surveyors licenses in Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, Mississippi, Kansas, Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, and Texas.

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Jennifer A Williams

Jennifer A. Williams

Stewart Title Guaranty Company
Jennifer Williams

has worked in the title industry for over 34 years, starting out in Winter Park, Colorado before moving to Denver in 1993. Subsequently she worked in the Denver metro area in various capacities including title assistant, examiner, title officer, and state title manager. In 2011, Ms. Williams gained further experience working for a regional title insurance underwriter, where her responsibilities included agent underwriting support in Colorado, Utah, Minnesota, and North Dakota. She returned to Stewart in April 2021 as a member of the Western Region Underwriting team with duties in Colorado, Wyoming, and Montana. Ms. Williams is an active member of the Land Title Association of Colorado where she serves as Vice-Chair of the Education Committee and holds their Certified Title Insurance Specialist designation. She is also an active member of the Montana Land Title Association and the Wyoming Land Title Association where she serves on the Education and Legislative Committees.

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Martina Nelson

Martina Nelson

Park City Surveying
Martina Nelson

is the owner of Park City Surveying, where she handles boundary surveys, topographic mapping, construction layout surveys, subdivision plats, infrastructure construction layout, and ALTA surveys. Ms. Nelson has provided courtroom expert witness testimony. She is on the Ethics Committee of the Utah Council of Land Surveyors. Ms. Nelson attended The Ohio State University and Salt Lake Community College, where she earned her Associate of Applied Science degree in land surveying. In addition, Martina is also now the Summit County, Utah Survey Manager.

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When will the OnDemand be available and how long will I have access to the content?
The OnDemand Video will be available to stream within 7 days of live broadcast date. You will have access to the content for 6 months in your account. If you’re a subscriber, you’ll have access to your course recordings until 7 days after the expiration date of the subscription.
What is included with my course purchase?
When you enroll prior to the live event date you will receive access to the live-streaming webinar which will allow you to interact with faculty in real-time. With each course, you will receive access to the content via OnDemand Streaming and the Video Download. Course reference materials are included with each course purchase in a downloadable PDF format.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, we'll email you a certificate of completion and store in your account for any future reporting needs.
Can multiple people watch courses and request credit?
While only paid registrants can receive continuing education credit for attending, there are no limitations to the number of viewers at each connection.

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