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Real Estate

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Unlocking Montana Real Estate Law: Transactional Necessities and Must-Haves

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Credit Status Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 47 minutes
Stephanie Regenold
David HagEstad
Jazmynn Pok
Katharine Hamilton
Mark Buckwalter
Diana Abbott
With Stephanie M. Regenold from Dentons + 5 others
Recorded February 12, 2025.
Product ID 99833

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Overview

Master Real Estate Transactions in the Treasure State!

Master the intricacies of Montana real estate transactions in this essential course. Made specifically to equip attorneys with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate contracts, due diligence, and more, you will leave equipped to handle common transactional matters that walk through your door. Whether you're new to real estate law or seeking to sharpen your skills, this program will provide invaluable guidance for navigating the complexities of property deals - register today!

  • Keep current with vital Montana real estate laws and legislative updates.
  • Enhance your contract drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Navigate critical due diligence steps to ensure smooth transactions.
  • Sidestep common closing problems that give practitioners pause.
  • Address the impact of the NAR-Settlement on the real estate industry.
  • Get a handle on water rights and related transactional documentation in Montana.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Montana Real Estate Roundup: Essential Statutes and Updates
  2. Mind the Black Letter Law: Montana Real Estate Contract Drafting and Negotiation
  3. Title and Due Diligence: What You MUST Look for Before and After Transactions
  4. Real Estate Closing Processes and Problems for Montana Attorneys
  5. Real Estate Industry Changes Post-NAR Settlement
  6. Montana Real Estate Ethics
  7. Water is for Fighting and for Drinking: Transactional Touchpoints

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Product ID 99833

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Montana Real Estate Roundup: Essential Statutes and Updates

    1. Montana Code Title 70
    2. Montana Code Title 15
    3. Montana Code Title 76
    4. Other Relevant Montana Laws and Case Law Updates

  2. Mind the Black Letter Law: Montana Real Estate Contract Drafting and Negotiation

    1. Offers
    2. Negotiations
    3. Purchase Agreements
    4. Clauses and Contingencies

  3. Title and Due Diligence: What You MUST Look for Before and After Transactions

    1. Access and Easements
    2. Appraisals and Inspections
    3. Title Review
    4. Title Insurance
    5. Land Surveys and Legal Descriptions

  4. Real Estate Closing Processes and Problems for Montana Attorneys

    1. Closing Documents
    2. Loan Docs and Lender Coordination
    3. Escrow Arrangement
    4. Settlement Statements
    5. All the Rest

  5. Real Estate Industry Changes Post-NAR Settlement

    1. New Commission Rules
    2. Buyer Representation Agreements
    3. Legal and Ethical Implications
    4. Industry Predictions and Future Trends

  6. Montana Real Estate Ethics

    1. Conflicts of Interest in Real Estate Transactions
    2. Client Confidentiality
    3. Disclosure of Defects
    4. Trust Account Ethics

  7. Water is for Fighting and for Drinking: Transactional Touchpoints

    1. Montana Code Title 85
    2. Due Diligence and Documentation
    3. Permits and Licenses
    4. Transfers

Who Should Attend

This basic level online seminar is designed for attorneys. Real estate professionals, title insurance agents, lenders, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Stephanie M Regenold
Stephanie M.
Regenold
Dentons
David J HagEstad
David J.
HagEstad
HagEstad Law Group, PLLC
Jazmynn B Pok
Jazmynn B.
Pok
Parsons Behle & Latimer, PC
Katharine E Hamilton
Katharine E.
Hamilton
Mark W Buckwalter
Mark W.
Buckwalter
Buckwalter Webb, PLLC
Diana J Abbott
Diana J.
Abbott
Parsons Behle & Latimer, PC
Speaker bio
Stephanie M Regenold

Stephanie M. Regenold

Dentons
Stephanie Regenold

is a partner with Perkins Coie LLP in Portland, Oregon. She counsels clients on major infrastructure development, ranging from natural resource and renewable projects, highway and public and private transportation, and commercial development projects. Ms. Regenold advises on both public and private land development and multiple-use projects from initiation through completion across the natural resource and energy industry, including in the oil and gas; mining; timber; and renewable wind, solar, and hydroelectric industries. She provides guidance on site control, land use, and real estate matters, including solutions to solve complex title-related matters and disputes, administrative proceedings, and environmental litigation at both the state and federal levels. She is admitted to practice in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Utah, Virginia, Washington and Wyoming.

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David J HagEstad

David J. HagEstad

HagEstad Law Group, PLLC
David HagEstad

is an attorney with HagEstad Law Group, PLLC. He has experience in a variety of areas including professional liability, product liability, bad faith and insurance litigation, probate and estate planning, contracts, business formation, and real estate transactions. Mr. HagEstad earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Dallas Baptist University and later earned his J.D. degree from Texas A & M University, graduating number 12 in his class. He is currently licensed to practice law in the States of Montana, Arizona and Texas. Mr. HagEstad is also an active member of the Professional Liability Defense Federation (PLDF).

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Jazmynn B Pok

Jazmynn B. Pok

Parsons Behle & Latimer, PC
Jazmynn Pok

is an attorney with Parsons Behle & Latimer, PC. Her practice focuses on transactional work related to land use, zoning, leasing, real estate, and renewable energy. Ms. Pok assists clients with land acquisition, new developments, commercial and residential property, and tenant-in-common, 1031 exchange, purchase and sale transactions, and renewable energy development projects. Ms. Pok earned her J.D. degree, with high honors, from the University of Utah, S.J. Quinney College of Law. She is admitted to practice in Utah, Montana and Wyoming.

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Katharine E Hamilton

Katharine E. Hamilton

Katharine Hamilton

is a real estate agent with Katharine Hamilton Real Estate in Bozeman, Montana. She also has over a decade of civil litigation experience. Prior to becoming an agent, she represented several high-profile clients in complex transactions, civil disputes, mediation, and real estate matters. Ms. Hamilton is admired for her extensive knowledge of the law, comprehending complex legal documents, exceptional negotiation skills, and diligent representation of her clients. She earned her J.D. degree at University of Montana School of Law, and is a member of the Montana Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

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Mark W Buckwalter

Mark W. Buckwalter

Buckwalter Webb, PLLC
Mark Buckwalter

is an attorney with Buckwalter Webb, PLLC in Kalispell, Montana. His practice focuses on transactional law, including real estate law, land use law, estate planning, business law, family law, bankruptcy law, and construction law. Mr. Buckwalter is licensed to practice in Nebraska and Montana. He received his B.S. degree, cum laude, from Utah State University; and his Juris Doctorate, with distinction, from the University of Nebraska College of Law. Mr. Buckwalter is a member of the State Bar of Montana, Nebraska State Bar Association, Idaho State Bar and the Northwest Montana Bar Association.

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Diana J Abbott

Diana J. Abbott

Parsons Behle & Latimer, PC
Diana Abbott

is an attorney with Parsons Behle & Latimer in Missoula, Montana. Ms. Abbott's practice specializes in helping clients navigate complex water rights issues throughout Montana. This includes assisting clients through the water rights adjudication process with the Montana Water Court; water rights distribution and enforcement matters with the state district courts; and water rights transfers and permitting processes with the Montana Department of Natural Resources & Conservation and local governments. In 2018, Ms. Abbott received her B.S. in Business Administration, summa cum laude, from Colby-Sawyer College. She received her J.D., cum laude, from Vermont Law School in 2022. During her final year of law school, Ms. Abbott worked as a judicial extern and intern for Chief Water Judge Russell McElyea, Associate Water Judge Stephen Brown and various Water Masters at the Montana Water Court.

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