Real Estate

Reading Survey Maps and Legal Descriptions: With Samples

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Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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2 hours 57 minutes
Brian Sahn
Jack Luellen
With Brian R. Sahn from Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP + 1 other
Recorded January 21, 2025
Product ID 99574

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Overview

Decipher, Identify, and Resolve Common Issues

All real estate lawyers should have the ability to advise clients about what legal descriptions and property surveys reveal. Yet, it is a skill many struggle to master. This practical program will walk you through example legal descriptions and land surveys so you can learn through doing. Better understand property boundaries and the limits of what is being conveyed - register today!

  • Interpret legal descriptions and identify common issues.
  • Walk through sample legal descriptions - from simple ones to the more complex.
  • Learn the nuts and bolts of survey review: what to look for, where to find it, and what to do about it.
  • Apply your knowledge by reviewing sample survey maps and reports.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Legal Descriptions: The Nuts and Bolts
  2. Review of Sample Legal Descriptions (With Increasing Complexity)
  3. Surveys: What They're Trying to Tell You
  4. Review of Sample Survey Maps and Reports

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Product ID 99574

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Legal Descriptions: The Nuts and Bolts

    1. The Basics: Key Terms, Types, etc.
    2. Legal Sufficiency and Ambiguities
    3. How to Read and Understand Legal Descriptions
    4. Common Mistakes and How to Correct Them
    5. Resolving Conflicting Legal Descriptions and Overlaps

  2. Review of Sample Legal Descriptions (With Increasing Complexity)

  3. Surveys: What They're Trying to Tell You

    1. Survey Basics: Terminology, Types, Standards, etc.
    2. How Surveys Are Conducted
    3. Ordering a Survey & Working With Your Surveyor
    4. How to Read and Understand Survey Maps
    5. What to Look for: Boundaries, Easements, Encroachments, etc.
    6. Complete Survey Review Checklist
    7. Common Problems and Ways to Resolve Them

  4. Review of Sample Survey Maps and Reports

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Brian R Sahn
Brian R.
Sahn
Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
Jack R Luellen
Jack R.
Luellen
Buchalter
Speaker bio
Brian R Sahn

Brian R. Sahn

Forchelli Deegan Terrana LLP
Brian Sahn

is co-head of the firm's real estate practice group, where he broadly concentrates his practice in all facets of commercial real estate transactions; including representing clients in purchase and sale agreements, acquisition financing transactions, industrial/economic development projects, transfer of development rights transactions, easement and right-of-way negotiations, and commercial lease agreements in the office, retail, and industrial markets. He also has extensive experience in real estate brokerage matters, including representing clients in connection with real estate portfolio management service agreements, corporate global solutions agreements, lease administration agreements, and disputes over commissions and entitlements. Mr. Sahn represents several large public and private companies and not-for-profit entities concerning their real estate portfolios, involving the management, disposition and acquisition of corporate real estate holdings, frequently involving complex environmental, title, and facilities problems. In addition, he represents many clients in connection with ground-up real estate development projects, and institutional lenders in commercial real estate, and multi-family loan transactions. Mr. Sahn also has represented corporate clients in facility closures and divestitures, and in negotiations with local redevelopment agencies and municipal representatives. He earned his B.A. degree from University of Michigan and his J.D. degree from Yeshiva University Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law.

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Jack R Luellen

Jack R. Luellen

Buchalter
Jack Luellen

is special counsel with Buchalter in the firm's Denver office. His practice is primarily dedicated to oil and gas law, with a particular emphasis on litigation. Mr. Luellen earned his B.S. degree, with distinction, from Colorado State University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Minnesota Law School. He is admitted to practice in California, Colorado, Utah and North Dakota. Mr. Luellen is a member of the Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation and Energy Mineral Law Foundation.

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