Ensuring marketable title has never been more important than in today's real estate market. Make sure you're prepared for any complications with a solid foundation of title law knowledge. This how-to instruction walks you through the title examination process with example documentation – from the mechanics of the title search to curing defects to drafting the title commitment. Don't miss this opportunity to build your skills. Order today!

1. Conducting the Title Search and Examination
2. What to Look for in Surveys, Descriptions and Plats
3. Remedies to Resolve Property Line Problems
4. Drafting and Issuing a Title Commitment
5. Title Insurance Endorsements and Exceptions
6. Curing Title Defects During Foreclosure
7. Ethical Considerations

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1. Conducting the Title Search and Examination
   9:00 - 10:00, Richard M. Marsh
1. The Mechanics of Running the Chain of Title: Public Record Search, Title Plants, Etc.
2. Title Examination
1. Recognizing Defects Through Document Review
2. What to Look for in Court Decrees
3. Probate
4. Foreclosure Under Deed of Trust
5. Property Tax Liens
6. Local and State Government Liens
7. Federal Tax Liens and Federal Judgments
8. Private Party Liens
9. Issues on Authority
2. What to Look for in Surveys, Descriptions and Plats
   10:00 - 10:40, James S. Gibson
1. Types of Surveys: Differences Between ALTA/ACSM Land Title Surveys, Boundary Surveys and Building Location Surveys
2. Understanding Survey Elements and Symbols
3. Boundary Conflicts
4. Physical Encumbrances/Encroachments
5. Prescriptive Easements and Adverse Possession Evidence
6. Building Setbacks/Restrictions
7. Reading Legal Descriptions of Property – Potential Pitfalls
3. Remedies to Resolve Property Line Problems
   10:55 - 11:45, John Paul Parks
1. Boundary Line Agreement
2. The Grant of an Easement
3. Variance
4. Trespass Action to Try Title
5. Declaratory Judgment
6. Quiet Title
7. Action for Possession
8. Quitclaim Deed
9. Land Patent
4. Drafting and Issuing a Title Commitment
   12:45 - 2:00, John Paul Parks
1. Schedule A
2. Schedule B-1: Requirements of the Title Insurer
3. Schedule B-2: Exceptions to Coverage
4. Opinion Letters
5. Negotiating the Title Insurance Commitment
5. Title Insurance Endorsements and Exceptions
   2:00 - 2:30, Bart J. Page
1. Standard ALTA Endorsements (ALTA 2006 Forms)
1. ALTA 1.06 and 2.06
2. ALTA 3.06 and 3.1.06
3. ALTA 4.06, 4.1.06, 5.06 and 5.1.06
4. ALTA 6.06 and 6.2.06 Series
5. ALTA 7.06 and 7.2.06
6. ALTA 8.1.06
7. ALTA 9.1.06, 9.3.06, 9.4.06 and 9.5.06 Series
8. ALTA 10.06 and 10.1.06
9. ALTA 11.06 Series
10. ALTA 12.06 Series
2. Commercial ALTA Endorsements
1. ALTA 13.06 and 13.1.06
2. ALTA 14.06, 14.1.06, 16.06, 20.06
3. ALTA 15.06, 15.1.06, 15.2.06 and 21.06
4. ALTA 17.06 and 17.1.06, 18.06 and 18.1.06, 19.06 and 19.1.06
3. Exceptions
1. Standard Exceptions
2. Special Exceptions
3. Affirmative Coverage
6. Curing Title Defects During Foreclosure
   2:45 - 3:30, John T. Lotardo aka the TITLEMAN™
1. Indemnifying Prior Open Liens
2. Resolving Tax Issues
3. Open Equity Lines of Credit
4. Correcting Scriveners' Errors
5. Unreleased Mortgages or Mortgages Recorded Out of Order
6. Unrecorded or Improperly Attested Security Deeds
7. Break in the Chain of Title – Quiet Title Litigation Procedures
8. Bankruptcy Notice Predating the Sale but Received After
9. Recovering Manufactured Housing
7. Ethical Considerations
   3:30 - 4:30, David D. Dodge
   1. Multiple Representation
   2. Dealing With Unrepresented Parties
   3. Withholding Property Defects
   4. Cutting Corners for Cost-Effective, Faster Turnaround

DAVID D. DODGE practices in Phoenix, where he concentrates his practice on legal ethics, lawyer discipline and professional malpractice matters. Mr. Dodge is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and the Ohio State, Cincinnati, Maricopa County and American bar associations, and is a member of the ABA's Center for Professional Responsibility and Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers. He is a former chair of the Disciplinary Commission of the Arizona Supreme Court, and is a regular contributor to the Arizona Attorney Magazine, with articles on legal ethics. Mr. Dodge earned his A.B. degree from Princeton University and his J.D. degree from the University of Michigan Law School.

JAMES S. GIBSON is an attorney with the law firm of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP, where he practices in the area of real estate transactions, with an emphasis on purchase and sale transactions; commercial leasing; real estate secured loans; easements and licenses; and the planning and development of commercial and residential properties. Mr. Gibson advises property owners, landlords, tenants, lenders, developers, homebuilders, investors and owners' associations in real estate issues, including the preparation and negotiation of purchase/sale, lease and option contracts; easements; loan documents; development agreements; CCRs; title insurance; and contractor, broker and management agreements. Prior to his career in law, he was involved in real estate research throughout southern Arizona as the land-use coordinator for the Grubb & Ellis commercial real estate company, and as a researcher with the Drachman Institute for Land and Regional Development Studies in Tucson, Arizona. Mr. Gibson earned his B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Arizona and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law. He is an active member of the State Bar of Arizona and the State Bar of New Mexico.

JOHN T. LOTARDO AKA THE TITLEMAN™ is senior vice president and general counsel for Stewart Title & Trust of Phoenix Inc., as well as state underwriting and claims counsel for Stewart Title Guaranty Company. As a licensed attorney, Mr. Lotardo's practice entails all aspects of real estate, title/escrow and corporate operations. He earned his B.A. degree, with honors and academic distinction, from C.W. Post, Long Island University and his J.D. degree from Arizona State University. Mr. Lotardo is a frequent speaker, instructor, retained expert and guest commentator. Being past president of the Land Title Association of Arizona, he has been a member of many real estate organizations, including holding the position of president for the Arizona Trustee Association, as well as being an active member of the State Bar of Arizona; Arizona State Escrow Association; and bankruptcy, lending, foreclosure, legislative, judiciary and corporate organizations locally and nationwide. Recently completing his tenure on the Arizona Association of Realtors' Residential Contract Revision Workgroup, Mr. Lotardo is currently serving on the Education Advisory Committee for the Arizona Department of Real Estate. He is the author of numerous articles and columns, including the popular "Ask the TITLEMAN™", which is in print throughout the United States. Mr. Lotardo also has been guest commentator on talk radio for KFNX 1100 and KFNN 1510. He had been the editor for the Real Property Journal for the State Bar of Arizona for a number of years. Mr. Lotardo has been selected as a Who's Who in the legal community as part of The Business Journal's Leading Lawyers Program.

RICHARD M. MARSH is vice president and Arizona regional counsel for the Fidelity National Title Group (Chicago Title Insurance Company, Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company and Security Title Agency). He practices in the area of title insurance. Mr. Marsh has spoken for numerous business and professional organizations on escrow, title insurance, foreclosure and mechanics' liens. He earned his B.A. degree from the University of California - Los Angeles and his J.D. degree from Southwestern University School of Law. Mr. Marsh is a member of the State Bar of Arizona (member, Real Property Section) and State Bar of California (member, Real Property Section), and Maricopa County (member, Real Property Section) and American (member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section) bar associations.

BART J. PAGE is of counsel with Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP, where his practice focuses on real estate development and financing, including purchase and sale transactions; secured financing transactions; leasing transactions; private and public development agreements; engineering and construction agreements; CFD/SID bond financing; and formation and operation of homeowners' associations and condominiums. He also advises clients on compliance with real estate and financing laws and regulations, including disclosure and public report requirements; condominium and homeowner's association regulations; and FHA, VA and Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) guidelines and regulations. Mr. Page represents numerous homebuilders, commercial developers, banks and real estate investors in Arizona, Nevada and other jurisdictions. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Page earned his B.S. degree from Weber State University and his J.D. degree from the University of Utah.

JOHN PAUL PARKS is a sole practitioner in Scottsdale, Arizona, where he practices in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, and business law. He previously has lectured on estate matters for professional groups, including the Southern California Tax and Estate Planning Forum and National Business Institute. Mr. Parks is admitted to practice in Arizona, California, Florida and the District of Columbia. He earned his B.B.A. and J.D. degrees from Stetson University, and his LL.M. degree from the University of Miami. Mr. Parks is a member of the Scottsdale Bar Association, the Scottsdale Estate Planners and is a former agent with the Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc. in Orlando, Florida. He also was the principal draftsman of the Florida Not-For-Profit Corporation Act that became effective in 1991.

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