Real Estate

The Attorney's Complete Guide to Curing Title Defects

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Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
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Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
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Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
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Duane Wunsch
James Randall
John Samberg
Minturn Wright
With Duane H. Wunsch from Fidelity National Title Group + 3 others

Tue, Nov 17, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

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Overview

Breaks in Chain of Title, Liens, Estate Issues, Foreclosures, and More

When it comes to real estate titles, it's important to be ready for anything. Join our expert faculty for a complete exploration of title defects, encumbrances, and the most efficient solutions for each one. From errors in public records to surprise wills and heirs, easement issues, and much more, get the knowledge you need to tackle any clouded title with confidence. Register today!

  • Learn best practices for curing the most common title defects that attorneys are encountering today, so you can ensure clear title.
  • Prevent real estate transactions from falling through because of a break in the chain of title.
  • Find out how experienced practitioners cure access, easement, and encroachment problems.
  • Obtain releases for judgment liens, mechanic's liens, and other claimed interests attached to real property.
  • Discover how to prevent belatedly-discovered wills and surprise heirs from creating problems down the road.

 

This is a rebroadcast of the original event delivered by Duane H. Wunsch, James J. Randall Sr., John M. Samberg, Minturn Wright on December 05, 2025. Faculty will be available to answer your questions after the program.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Chain of Title Issues and Public Records Errors
  2. Undiscovered Wills, Missing Heirs, and Other Estate Issues
  3. Easements, Access Issues, Restrictions, and Conditions
  4. Illegal Deeds, Forgery, and Fraud
  5. Delinquent Taxes, Mechanics' Liens, Judgment Liens, and Other Unpaid Debts
  6. Foreclosures, Bankruptcies, and the Title Problems They Can Leave Behind
  7. Troubleshooting Boundary, Survey, and Encroachment Issues
  8. Legal Ethics

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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
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 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
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas 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
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Chain of Title Issues and Public Records Errors

    1. Exclusion of Proper Parties on Documents
    2. Misspelled Names and Name Variances
    3. Missing, Inadequate, or Inaccurate Deeds and Legal Descriptions
    4. Execution Issues
    5. Improperly Recorded Documents
    6. Improper Cross-Referencing of Defective Deed and Corrective Deed

  2. Undiscovered Wills, Missing Heirs, and Other Estate Issues

    1. Undiscovered, Misinterpreted, Contested Wills
    2. Missing or Unknown Heirs
    3. Unprobated Estate Interests
    4. Invalid or Expired Powers of Attorney
    5. Life Estates Reserved
    6. Other Estate Issues

  3. Easements, Access Issues, Restrictions, and Conditions

    1. Easements Creating Risk of Disputes, Building Restrictions
    2. Indefinite and Unclear Easements
    3. Discrepancies Between Physical Location, Dimensions, etc. and Easement of Record
    4. Unknown Easements and Claimed Prescriptive Rights
    5. Ownership and Rights in Roads or Ways
    6. Missing Easements, Lack of Access

  4. Illegal Deeds, Forgery, and Fraud

    1. Illegal Deeds, Unauthorized Transfers
    2. Forged and Fabricated Deeds
    3. Forged or Ineffective Satisfactions and Releases
    4. False Impersonation of Owner

  5. Delinquent Taxes, Mechanics' Liens, Judgment Liens, and Other Unpaid Debts

    1. Mortgage Liens and Mortgage-Related Defects
    2. Tax Liens
    3. Mechanics' Liens
    4. Judgment Liens
    5. Liens for Past-Due Child or Spousal Support
    6. Other Liens

  6. Foreclosures, Bankruptcies, and the Title Problems They Can Leave Behind

  7. Troubleshooting Boundary, Survey, and Encroachment Issues

    1. Conflicting or Unclear Legal Descriptions and Surveys
    2. Legal Description, Survey, and Official Plat Errors
    3. Improvements and Encroachments
    4. Acquiescence and Adverse Possession
    5. Undisclosed Boundary, Party Wall, or Setback Agreements
    6. Fluctuating Boundaries Due to Water and Watercourses
    7. Railroad and Mineral Rights
    8. Violation of Subdivision Mapping, Zoning Ordinances, CC&Rs

  8. Legal Ethics

    1. Competence and Diligence
    2. Avoiding Conflicts Of Interest
    3. Disclosure Of Defects
    4. Confidentiality
    5. Attorney's Fees

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Title insurance professionals, lenders, real estate professionals, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Duane H Wunsch
Duane H.
Wunsch
Fidelity National Title Group
James J Randall Sr.
James J.
Randall, Sr.
Randall, Masri & Randall P.C.
John M Samberg
John M.
Samberg
Samberg Law
Minturn Wright
Minturn
Wright
Shannon & Wright LLP
Speaker bio
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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James J Randall Sr.

James J. Randall, Sr.

Randall, Masri & Randall P.C.
James Randall

is a shareholder in the Monett law firm of Randall, Masri & Randall, P.C. He has practiced law for nearly 50 years. Mr. Randall's practice focuses on litigation, medical/legal issues, business transactions and estate planning. He is a former bankruptcy examiner for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. Mr. Randall has lectured to attorneys, CPAs, insurance adjusters and medical personnel. He earned his A.B. degree from Rockhurst College and his J.D. degree from St. Louis University. Mr. Randall is a member of The Missouri Bar and is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts of Missouri and Arkansas.

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John M Samberg

John M. Samberg

Samberg Law
John Samberg

is a partner with Samberg Law. In more than 40 years of practice, Mr. Samberg has handled a broad range of matters, including commercial, construction, bankruptcy, real estate, creditors’ rights, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. He has litigated in state, federal, and bankruptcy courts across the country and has first-chair jury trial experience in banking, residential construction defect, realtor breach of fiduciary duty, personal injury, and wrongful death matters. He has also handled numerous bench trials, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, binding arbitrations, and mediations involving medical malpractice, real estate transactions and boundary disputes, and commercial and residential construction defect claims. Mr. Samberg holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating and is a member of the bars of California, Nevada, and England and Wales (inactive). Based in Reno, he practices in both California and Nevada. Before entering the practice of law, Mr. Samberg was a licensed private investigator, a background and training that have proven invaluable in his litigation and trial practice. Mr. Samberg earned his undergraduate degree from UCLA and graduated, magna cum laude, from Southwestern University School of Law. As a Dean’s Scholar, he earned numerous American Jurisprudence Awards and won two national moot court championships. He graduated fourth in his class and was admitted directly into the National Chapter of the Order of Barristers. Mr. Samberg is also a frequent speaker at educational seminars.

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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). Mr. Wright has had experience dealing with environmental issues, business entities, 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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