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. Ethical Considerations
5. Drafting and Issuing a Title Commitment
6. Title Insurance Endorsements and Exceptions
7. Curing Title Defects During Foreclosure

1. Conducting the Title Search and Examination
   9:00 - 9:45, Craig I. Adler
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
   9:45 - 10:30, Craig I. Adler
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
   10:45 - 11:15, Craig I. Adler
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. Ethical Considerations
   11:15 - 12:15, Craig I. Adler
   1. Rights of Redemption
   2. Formation of the Attorney-Client Relationship
   3. Conflicts of Interest
   4. Duties of Competence and Diligence
   5. Disclosure of Defects in Property
   6. Special Responsibilities to Sellers and Borrowers
   7. Attorneys' Fees
5. Drafting and Issuing a Title Commitment
   1:15 - 2:00, Bryan McGahan
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
6. Title Insurance Endorsements and Exceptions
   2:00 - 3:15, Bryan McGahan
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
7. Curing Title Defects During Foreclosure
   3:30 - 4:30, Bryan McGahan
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

CRAIG I. ADLER is a partner in the law firm of Capozzi & Associates, P.C., where he focuses his practice in commercial and residential real estate. he began his legal career with the Philadelphia law firm of Fox, Rothschild, O'Brien, and Frankel. Later, Mr. Adler joined the law firm of Adler and Adler, where he was a partner. There he focused on real estate matters representing area builders, developers, realtors, banks, and home purchasers and sellers. Mr. Adler represents various parties before local municipalities in obtaining approvals for zoning changes, zoning, variances, subdivision approvals, and land development plan approvals. He has represented clients including the Pep Boys, Manny, Moe and Jack, and Metrophone (now Comcast). Mr. Adler is now a partner at Capozzi & Associates, P.C. and in addition to his title insurance work (he is a licensed title insurance agent), he also represents nursing homes and many other healthcare providers. He still, however, specializes in commercial and residential real estate matters. Mr. Adler was the hearing examiner for the Pennsylvania Securities Commission. He also is an agent for Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, First American Title Insurance Company, and Old Republic Title Insurance Company. Mr. Adler also has lectured on real estate matters for the Dauphin County Bar Association and the National Business Institute. He earned his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and his B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from Boston College.

BRYAN McGAHAN serves as underwriting counsel for Conestoga Title Insurance Company, where he is primarily responsible for providing underwriting advice to title insurance agents. Mr. McGahan earned his B.S. degree from the University of Maryland and his J.D. degree from George Mason University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in Maryland. Mr. McGahan is a former regional director for a large title insurance agent in the Maryland, D.C. and Virginia market. His agency experience includes title review, resolving title issues, conducting settlements, and agency management. Mr. McGahan has taught continuing education courses for attorneys, title agents and real estate agents in Alabama, Indiana, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the District of Columbia on topics including: title insurance; mortgage fraud; the settlement process; real estate contracts; and real property public records.

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