When seeing to the important details of a real estate transaction, it can be easy to overlook one of the most important elements: ensuring the title is transferable in the first place. Marketable title is the key to a successful transfer. Do you have the knowledge and skills necessary to assure your clients the title is “clean” or to fix it if it isn't? Don't get caught off guard by liens, adverse possession claims, or other encumbrances that you were unaware of. Gain the knowledge you need to obtain a marketable title for your clients' real estate transactions. Order today - there's no better way to ensure smooth transactions.

1. The Concept of Marketable Title
2. Identifying the Appropriate Mindset for the Examination at Hand
3. Muniments of Title
4. Examination of Liens and Encumbrances
5. Application of Corrective Tools to Obtain Marketable Title
6. Avoiding Ethical Issues in Real Estate
7. Examination of Curative Actions Available to Obtain Clear Title

Continuing Education Credits:   

* denotes specialty credits

1. THE CONCEPT OF MARKETABLE TITLE
   9:00 - 9:35, Howard F. Recht
2. IDENTIFYING THE APPROPRIATE MINDSET FOR THE EXAMINATION AT HAND
   9:35 - 10:10, Richard A. Weber
3. MUNIMENTS OF TITLE
   10:25 - 11:30, Howard F. Recht
   1. Understanding Conveyances
      1. The Definition of Natural Persons
      2. How Estates Are Affected
      3. Recognizing the Impact on Legal Entities
      4. Execution by an Attorney-in-Fact
      5. What You Need to Know About the Grantee
      6. Working With Words of Grant
      7. Description of the Premises
      8. Proper Execution by the Grantor
      9. Correct Delivery Methods
      10. Acknowledgment and Recording
   2. The Effect of Court Decrees
      1. Disruptions Caused by Divorce
      2. Avoiding Havoc During Probate
      3. How Partition Actions Can Work to Your Clients' Advantage
      4. Quiet Title Action
4. EXAMINATION OF LIENS AND ENCUMBRANCES
   11:30 - 12:30, Richard A. Weber
   1. Analyzing Liens
   2. Tackling Other Encumbrances
5. APPLICATION OF CORRECTIVE TOOLS TO OBTAIN MARKETABLE TITLE
   1:30 - 2:30, Richard DeJana
   1. Adhering to Title Examination Standards
   2. Knowing the Options: Major Curative Acts
   3. Keeping Marital Interests from Working Against Title Clearance
   4. Unenforceable Mortgages and Marketable Title
   5. Other Helpful Curative Acts and Standards
6. AVOIDING ETHICAL ISSUES IN REAL ESTATE
   2:45 - 3:45, Richard A. Weber
   1. Liability in Title Examinations
   2. Where Conflicts of Interest Typically Arise
   3. Duties of Competence and Diligence Defined
7. EXAMINATION OF CURATIVE ACTIONS AVAILABLE TO OBTAIN CLEAR TITLE
   3:45 - 4:30, Richard DeJana
   1. An Enlightening Overview of Curative Deeds
   2. Quiet Title Action (Adverse Possession)
   3. Why It's Imperative to Know How to Correctly Partition
   4. What Happens to the Title During Mortgage Foreclosure?
   5. Proper Service on Artificial Persons
   6. Conducting Service by Publication

RICHARD DeJANA is a member manager of the Kalispell law firm of Richard DeJana and Associates PLLC, where his areas of practice include insurance defense, zoning, planning and land use, business law and fair debt collection. Mr. DeJana has frequently lectured on topics such as land use, zoning and boundary law matters. He earned his A.B. degree from Rockhurst College and his J.D. degree from the University of Montana. Mr. DeJana is a member of the Northwest Montana and American bar associations.

HOWARD F. RECHT is a member of the law firm of Recht & Recht, P.C., where he practices in the areas of transactional work, including real estate contracts, wills and estates, and family law. Mr. Recht is a frequent lecturer for National Business Institute and to various professional groups. He earned his B.S. degree from Brigham Young University and his J.D. degree from the University of Montana. Mr. Recht is a member of and the lead for the Ravalli County Bar Association.

RICHARD A. WEBER is the sole practitioner of Richard A. Weber, P.C., where he practices in the areas of real estate, civil litigation, banking, trust and estates, family law and business startups. Mr. Weber earned his B.S. degree from St. John's University-Collegeville, Minnesota and his J.D. degree from the University of Montana. He is a member of the Western Montana Bar Association, the State Bar of Montana and the American Association for Justice and the Montana Trial Lawyers Association.

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