The goal of every real estate transaction is to have a successful closing that is on schedule and without any major surprises. Understanding the critical impact of title law on those transactions is priceless in achieving that goal. Order today to get the tools you need to address the title issues that are standing between you and a smooth closing. Review the purchase agreement and how it affects title issues such as survey requirements. Know exactly what title insurance covers and obtain an insured closing to protect your client. Read and interpret a title insurance commitment or abstract so you can detect possible problems. Anticipate and correct title problems with the knowledge you'll gain - there's never been a better time!

1. Title Insurance
2. The Insured Closing -- Closing Protection Letter
3. Title Examination -- Title Insurance Commitments/Abstracts of Title/Surveys
4. Ethical Considerations
5. Curing Title Problems
6. Access and Road Issues

1. TITLE INSURANCE
   9:00 - 10:00, Written by Don A. Eilbott. Presented by Katherine Myers in Fayetteville and Don A. Eilbott in Little Rock.
   1. Governmental Control
   2. Owner's Policy
      1. What is Insured
      2. What is Marketable Title
      3. What is Excluded: Special Exceptions
      4. Who is Covered (Heirs, Assigns, Trustees, etc.)
      5. The Coverage Amount
      6. Seller's Policy
   3. Lender's Policies
      1. What Lenders Need
      2. Construction Loan Policies; Broken Priority
   4. Covered Risks
2. THE INSURED CLOSING -- CLOSING PROTECTION LETTER
   10:15 - 11:15, Written by Katherine Myers. Presented by Katherine Myers in Fayetteville and H. Bradley Walker in Little Rock.
3. TITLE EXAMINATION -- TITLE INSURANCE COMMITMENTS/ABSTRACTS OF TITLE/SURVEYS
   11:15 - 12:15, Written by Angela G. Henry. Presented by Angela G. Henry in Fayetteville and Don A. Eilbott in Little Rock.
   1. Recognition of Defects
   2. Survey Review
   3. Forms of Opinion Letters and Checklists
   4. Review Issues Relative to Particular Entity Ownerships (Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies, Trusts, Estates)
   5. Marital Property Conveyancing
   6. Decedent's Estates
   7. Estate Planning Concerns
4. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
   1:15 - 2:15, Written by Don A. Eilbott. Presented by Angela G. Henry in Fayetteville and Don A. Eilbott in Little Rock.
   1. Formation of the Attorney-Client Relationship
   2. Conflicts of Interest
   3. Duties of Competence and Diligence
   4. Disclosure of Defects in Property
   5. Special Responsibilities to Sellers and Borrowers
5. CURING TITLE PROBLEMS
   2:30 - 3:30, Written by Katherine Myers. Presented by Katherine Myers in Fayetteville and H. Bradley Walker in Little Rock.
   1. The Quiet Title Suit-Genealogy; Pleadings and Procedure; Defenses, Including Adverse Possession; Use of a Special Master to Perform Certain Functions; Enforcing the Quiet Title Suit Judgment
   2. Party Wall and Other Party Agreements
   3. Monetary Settlement and Escrow Agreements
6. ACCESS AND ROAD ISSUES
   3:30 - 4:30, Written by Katherine Myers. Presented by Katherine Myers in Fayetteville and Wayne A. Ackerman in Little Rock.
   1. Forest Service Roads and Conservancy District Access Issues
   2. Easements

ANGELA G. HENRY is in-house counsel for WACO Title Company. Ms. Henry's areas of practice include real estate and title insurance. Prior to joining WACO Title Company, she was in private practice in Springdale, Arkansas, where her practice included corporate, estate planning and real estate matters. Before moving to Arkansas, Ms. Henry practiced in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she worked in the title insurance division of a law firm. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Tulsa and her Juris Doctorate degree from Oklahoma City University. Ms. Henry is a member of the Real Estate Sections of the Oklahoma Bar Association and the Arkansas Bar Association. She is admitted to practice in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Since joining WACO Title Company, Ms. Henry has presented seminars on real property and title insurance throughout Northwest Arkansas to banks, real estate professionals and attorneys.

KATHERINE MYERS is a commercial underwriting and closing attorney with WACO Title Company, where her areas of practice include real estate and title insurance. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the Arkansas Bar Association (Real Estate Section). Ms. Myers earned her J.D. degree from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

WAYNE A. ACKERMAN is a sole practitioner at Wayne Ackerman, Attorney at Law, in Bentonville, where his main areas of practice are real estate and probate. Mr. Ackerman earned his B.S. and J.D. degrees from the University of Arkansas.

DON A. EILBOTT is of counsel with Jack Nelson Jones Jiles & Gregory, P.A., in Little Rock, Arkansas. His practice is primarily real estate and title insurance. Mr. Eilbott is a member of the Jefferson County, Pulaski County and Arkansas bar associations. He is admitted to practice in all courts in the state of Arkansas, including federal courts, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Eilbott has represented title insurance underwriters, title insurance agents and handled title insurance claims in excess of 30 years. His previous experience includes management positions in title insurance, finance and bonding. Mr. Eilbott earned his B.S. degree in business administration, with honors, and his J.D. degree at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.

H. BRADLEY WALKER is of counsel for the Catlett Law Firm, PLC, where he focuses his practice on real estate, commercial law, property transfer and succession planning and domestic relations. Mr. Walker earned his B.A. degree from Coe College and his J.D. degree from Southern Methodist University School of Law. He has spoken to various professional groups on topics relating to his areas of practice. Mr. Walker is a member of the Arkansas and American bar associations.

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