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

1. THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT
   9:00 - 10:00, Written by Ralph O. Frazier Jr.
   Presented by M. Matthew Thornton in Memphis and Ralph O. Frazier Jr. in Nashville.
   1. Title Review Contingency
   2. Survey Review Contingency
   3. Review of Typical Forms and Clauses
2. TITLE INSURANCE
   10:00 - 11:00, Written by K. David Waddell.
   Presented by Anita I. Lotz in Memphis and K. David Waddell in Nashville.
   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
3. TITLE EXAMINATION -- TITLE INSURANCE COMMITMENTS/ABSTRACTS OF TITLE/SURVEYS
   11:15 - 12:15, Written by K. David Waddell.
   Presented by Anita I. Lotz in Memphis and K. David Waddell in Nashville.
   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
   8. Abstract Review
   9. Forms, Practice Pointers and Procedures
4. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
   1:15 - 2:15, Written by Ralph O. Frazier Jr.
   Presented by M. Matthew Thornton in Memphis and Ralph O. Frazier Jr. in Nashville.
   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. THE INSURED CLOSING -- CLOSING PROTECTION LETTER
   2:15 - 2:45, Written by Kenneth L. Campbell.
   Presented by Anita I. Lotz in Memphis and Kenneth L. Campbell in Nashville.
6. CURING TITLE PROBLEMS
   3:00 - 3:45, Written by Kenneth L. Campbell.
   Presented by M. Matthew Thornton in Memphis and Kenneth L. Campbell in Nashville.
   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
7. ACCESS AND ROAD ISSUES
   3:45 - 4:30, Written by Kenneth L. Campbell.
   Presented by M. Matthew Thornton in Memphis and Kenneth L. Campbell in Nashville.
   1. Forest Service Roads and Conservancy District Access Issues
   2. Easements

ANITA I. LOTZ is a member of the Memphis law firm of Farris Bobango PLC, where her areas of practice include commercial lending, real estate transactions, title law, foreclosures and financial institutions regulatory law. Ms. Lotz has spoken for various business and professional organizations on a variety of foreclosure and commercial lending issues. She is a member of the Memphis, Tennessee and American (member, Business Law Section) bar associations, and the Association of Women Attorneys. Ms. Lotz earned her B.A. degree from Northwestern University and her J.D. degree from Boston University.

M. MATTHEW THORNTON is a member in the Memphis law firm of Bourland Heflin Alvarez Minor & Matthews PLC, where he practices in the areas of probate administration and real estate. He earned his B.S. and J.D. degrees from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Mr. Thornton is a member of the Memphis and Tennessee bar associations. He is a past member of the Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court and is a member of the Tennessee Bar Association Leadership Law, class of 2005. Mr. Thornton currently serves on the executive council of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Tennessee Bar Association.

KENNETH L. CAMPBELL is a partner in the Nashville law firm of Baker, Campbell & Parsons, where he practices in real estate law, real estate development and tax. Mr. Campbell was an adjunct professor in business law at the Massey Graduate School of Business for ten years. He earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from Vanderbilt University, and his M.B.A. degree from the Massey Graduate School of Business. Mr. Campbell is a member of the Nashville, Tennessee and American bar associations.

RALPH O. FRAZIER JR. is an attorney admitted to practice before all Tennessee state and federal trial courts. In 2007, Mr. Frazier joined with Bankers Title & Escrow Corporation to concentrate in the area of real estate and transactional law. He opened Bankers Title & Escrow Dickson LLC as a principal. Mr. Frazier is a published author of articles on probate law in the Nashville Bar Journal and has served on the editorial committee of that publication. He is a member of the Nashville, Tennessee and American bar associations. Mr. Frazier earned his B.A. degree from the University of Tennessee at Martin and his J.D. degree from Nashville School of Law.

K. DAVID WADDELL is of counsel with the law firm of Baker Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC in the Nashville, Tennessee office. Mr. Waddell concentrates his practice in the areas of creditor's rights litigation, foreclosures, and recovery of personal property, collections, and title curative litigation. He has extensive experience representing clients before regulatory boards and administrative agencies in the areas of food safety, pricing, and licensure. Mr. Waddell is a previous author and speaker in his main areas of practice. He is a member of the Nashville, Tennessee (chairman, Creditor's Section) and American bar associations. Mr. Waddell earned his B.S. degree from Lipscomb University and his J.D. degree from the University of Tennessee.

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