Real Estate

4.32

Title Due Diligence and Problem Solving

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Alaska 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 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
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 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
5 hours 56 minutes
James Freeman
Norman Newman
Richard Fox
With James F. Freeman III from Swanson Bernard, LLC + 2 others
Recorded March 25, 2024
Product ID 98162

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Overview

Unearth Hidden Problems and Cure Difficult Title Issues

Finding and laying to rest all conceivable title problems is a difficult endeavor. We can help. This program provides a deeper dive and practical solutions on the hard-to-find, hard-to-fix title issues you will encounter. Don't risk title problems rearing their ugly heads after the closing - register today!

  • Rethink your approach to title due diligence and take a closer look at title commitment issues.
  • Unearth issues that won't show up on a traditional title search.
  • Learn how to perform a thorough search for liens and claims against assets.
  • Determine how to approach pre-existing rights of first refusal from buyer and seller viewpoints.
  • Find out what you must, should, and do not need to disclose regarding defects or concerns with property.

This program was designed in conjunction with NBI's esteemed 2023-2024 Content Advisory Committee Member Kimberly Jackson.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. The Title Commitment: A Deeper Dive Into Schedule A and Schedule B Concerns
  2. Hidden Title Problems: Easements and Other Issues That Won't Show on a Title Search
  3. Uncovering and Troubleshooting Liens and Claims
  4. Title Issues When a Bankruptcy or Foreclosure Has Happened or is Imminent
  5. Legal Ethics
  6. Pre-Existing Rights of First Refusal: Disclosures and Other Issues

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Product ID 98162

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 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
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 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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Agenda

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  1. The Title Commitment: A Deeper Dive Into Schedule A and Schedule B Concerns

    1. Schedule A - Description Issues
    2. Schedule B - Exceptions Issues
    3. A New Look at Endorsements

  2. Hidden Title Problems: Easements and Other Issues That Won't Show on a Title Search

    1. Survey Reading Insights
    2. Access and Easement Problems
    3. Encroachments
    4. Adverse Possession
    5. Fraud and Forgery
    6. Other Hidden Title Issues

  3. Uncovering and Troubleshooting Liens and Claims

    1. Practical Insights for Searching Liens
    2. Tips for Dealing With Different Types of Liens
      1. Mechanic's Liens
      2. Mortgage Liens
      3. Tax Liens
      4. Judgment Liens
      5. Other
    3. Overcoming Challenges to Locating Lienholders
    4. When the Lienholder No Longer Exists

  4. Title Issues When a Bankruptcy or Foreclosure Has Happened or is Imminent

  5. Legal Ethics

    1. Disclosures: What You Must and What You Should Disclose
    2. Errors and Omissions in Title Examinations
    3. Conflicts of Interest
    4. Attorney's Fees

  6. Pre-Existing Rights of First Refusal: Disclosures and Other Issues

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

James F Freeman III
James F.
Freeman, III
Swanson Bernard, LLC
Norman R Newman
Norman R.
Newman
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Richard J Fox
Richard J.
Fox
Law Office of Richard J. Fox PLLC
Speaker bio
James F Freeman III

James F. Freeman, III

Swanson Bernard, LLC
James Freeman

is an attorney with Swanson Bernard, LLC, where he practices in the areas of construction, land use, church, commercial litigation, business, contract, employment, probate litigation, appellate practice, transportation, and corporate law. He is admitted to practice in Kansas and Missouri, and before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Claims, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth and Tenth circuits, and the U.S. District Court for the districts of Kansas and Missouri. Mr. Freeman is a member of the Kansas City Metropolitan, Kansas and American bar associations; as well as The Missouri Bar. He earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

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Norman R Newman

Norman R. Newman

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Norman Newman

is senior counsel in the Indianapolis office of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, practicing within the firm's real estate practice group. He is a fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. Mr. Newman earned his J.D. degree, with distinction, from the Indiana University McKinney School of Law and is now an adjunct professor there.

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Richard J Fox

Richard J. Fox

Law Office of Richard J. Fox PLLC
Richard Fox

is an attorney with the Law Office of Richard J. Fox PLLC, where his practice focuses on commercial and residential real estate. As legal counsel, he represents buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential and commercial real estate transactions, including title searches and closing. As a title insurance agent, Mr. Fox reviews title opinions and issues title insurance policies. He is admitted to practice in Vermont and Massachusetts, and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. Mr. Fox is a member of the Vermont, Massachusetts, and Chittenden County bar associations; and is an agent for Vermont Attorneys Title Corporation. He earned his B.A. degree from Rutgers College and his J.D. degree from The George Washington University Law School.

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