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Overview
Real Estate Closings Under FinCEN's 2026 Transparency Rule
Starting March 1, 2026, FinCEN's Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule will require nationwide reporting of certain non-financed transfers involving entities or trusts - a sweeping expansion of anti-money laundering oversight in the U.S. property market. Will you be ready? This concise program breaks down exactly who must report, what must be reported, and how to prepare. Confidently integrate FinCEN compliance into your closing procedures - register today!
- Identify reportable transfers and exemptions.
- Determine who must report under FinCEN's "cascade" reporting system.
- Discover exactly what must be reported, when, and how.
This program discusses the FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule as originally issued. Please note that subsequent litigation and regulatory developments may affect the current status or enforceability of the rule. As of the date of this program, implementation and enforcement remain subject to ongoing legal and administrative proceedings. Participants should consult current guidance, case law, and agency updates before relying on the rule for compliance purposes.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Legislative Intent and Effective Date
- Reportable Transfers and Property Types
- Exemptions From Reporting
- Who Must Report: Cascade and Determination of "Reporting Person"
- Information Required
- Determining Beneficial Owners and Reasonable Reliance
- Timing, Filing, and Record Retention
- Model Closing Checklist for FinCEN Compliance
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| Arkansas CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-30-2026 |
| Arizona CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| California CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| Colorado CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Connecticut CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| Delaware CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| Florida CLE |
|
1 Total | 06-30-2027 |
| Georgia CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2027 |
| Hawaii CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| Iowa CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2026 |
| Idaho CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2030 |
| Illinois CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-08-2027 |
| Indiana CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2026 |
| Louisiana CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2026 |
| Maine CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-08-2027 |
| Missouri CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| Northern Mariana Islands CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| Montana CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2028 |
| Nebraska CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| New Hampshire CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2028 |
| New Jersey CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 10-21-2026 |
| New Mexico CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| Nevada CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2028 |
| New York CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2028 |
| Ohio CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| Oklahoma CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| Pennsylvania CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| Tennessee CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-08-2027 |
| Texas CLE |
|
1 Total | 11-30-2026 |
| Virginia CLE |
|
1 Total | 10-31-2026 |
| Vermont CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-09-2027 |
| Washington CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-08-2030 |
| Wisconsin CLE |
|
1 Total | 12-31-2026 |
| West Virginia CLE |
|
1.2 Total | 12-09-2027 |
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CLE
Agenda
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The New FinCEN Residential Real Estate Reporting Rule - What You Need to Know
- Legislative Intent and Effective Date
- Reportable Transfers and Property Types
- Exemptions From Reporting
- Who Must Report: Cascade and Determination of "Reporting Person"
- Information Required
- Determining Beneficial Owners and Reasonable Reliance
- Timing, Filing, and Record Retention
- Model Closing Checklist for FinCEN Compliance
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for attorneys. Closing and settlement professionals, title and escrow agents, and compliance officers may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Richard R. Marsh
is an attorney with Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC, practicing out of the firm's Clarksburg and Morgantown, West Virginia offices. His areas of concentration include municipal law, trusts and estates, real property, tax matters, and general business representation. Mr. Marsh has extensive experience guiding clients through estate planning and administration, with particular emphasis on addressing estate tax implications and resolving tax liabilities that arise during the settlement process. He graduated from West Virginia University in 2005 with a B.S. degree in agribusiness management and rural development, and from West Virginia University College of Law in 2008. Prior to joining Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC, he practiced with McNeer, Highland, McMunn & Varner L.C. Throughout his career, Mr. Marsh's practice has focused on estates, estate planning, real property, small businesses, and tax considerations integral to those areas.
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