Upcoming Programs -
June 2008
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Countdown to Trial: A Crash Course in Trial Preparation for Paralegals
Divorce 101 for Paralegals
E-Discovery for Paralegals: Definition, Application and FRCP Changes
E-Discovery Problem Solving for Paralegals
Paralegal Litigation Skills: Managing Civil Discovery
The Probate Process From Start to Finish for Paralegals
Please check www.ipe-sems.com on a regular basis to keep up with the latest available programs. |
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National Associations
| NALA |
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| NALS |
- 6/13/08 - 6/14/08
Region 5 Conference
Duluth, MN
- 6/26/08 - 6/28/08
Region 8 Conference
Tucson, AZ
- 6/27/08 - 6/29/08
Region 7
Conference
Newport, OR
- 6/28/08 - 6/29/08
Region 1 Conference
Springfield, ME
NALS Conferences
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| NFPA |
- 5/10/08 - 5/11/08
Pro Bono Conference
Minneapolis, MN
- 5/17/08 - 5/18/08
PACE Ambassadors Conference
Atlanta, GA
- 7/25/08 - 7/26/08
NFPA Tech Institute
Doubletree Hotel Denver Southeast
Aurora, CO
www.paralegals.org/
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Local Associations
| Charleston Association of Legal Assistants |
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| Dallas Area Paralegal Association |
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| Iowa Association of Legal Assistants |
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| Maryland Association of Paralegals |
- 5/12/08
2008 Paralegal Day
The Rusty Scupper
Baltimore, MD
Contact: Christine Hurt at churt@fandpnet.com
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| Oklahoma Paralegal Association |
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| The Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc. |
- 5/30/08 - 5/31/08
Spring Seminar
Ramada Conference Center
Tallahassee, FL
Contact: PAF at 561-833-1408
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| Texas Association of Legal Professionals |
- 5/1/08 - 5/4/08
Annual Meeting and Educational Conference
Doral Tesoro
Fort Worth, TX
Contact: Leslie Stokes at
leslie@texaslawyers.com
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Sneak Peek -
Coming Next Issue...
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- IPE's 2008 Teleconference (+ Web Interaction) Summer Series Now Available
- Tools of the Trade: Top 10 Tips for Keeping Your Probate Running Smoothly
- NEW! Probate Forms Workshop for Paralegals
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| IPE's Summer Teleconference Series Returns |
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Back by Popular Demand - Teleconference
(+ Web Interaction) 2008 Summer Series
(All programs are offered from Noon – 1 PM EST)
IPE's teleconferences will help you stay up-to-date with the latest topics and trends in the legal profession, all while learning from the comfort of your office or home. And with the IPE Site Licenses*, you have the ability to share our programs with your entire office.
Upcoming teleconferences include:
JUNE
JULY
AUGUST
* $199 for an unlimited number of general listeners allows you to train the entire staff at once. No credit processing charge for 1 - 15 attendees. To arrange large group broadcasts (16 or more credit seekers and or multiple connections/sites), please contact us at onsite@nbi-sems.com or call 800-931-5944.
Plan on purchasing more than 3 teleconferences in the series? Contact Jessica Erickson at jessica.erickson@nbi-sems.com or 800-931-5944 for pricing information.
Check out www.ipe-sems.com for all of our summer teleconference offerings online! |
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"Top 10 Questions to Ask Yourself to Keep Compliant in Real Estate Transactions"
guest author: Rob Roesch II
View Full Article as PDF... [cToolsOfTheTradeMay2008.pdf]
Ask yourself these questions before preparing real estate transactional documents to ensure they are in conformance with local recording requirements.
By keeping these thoughts in mind you can avoid a rejection of documents for recording:
- Did you collect the proper transfer tax and do you have the proper transfer tax form?
- Do you need your legal description approved?
- Is the format of your document correct?
(Consider paper weight, size of type, print style, title to each document and margins).
- Do you have the proper recording fees?
(Without a doubt, this is the primary reason documents are rejected).
- Is the acknowledgement properly done?
(The name on the seal and signature must match the expiration date of notary public shown and the seal or stamp must be legible).
- Did the proper parties sign the document?
(In some jurisdictions both the grantor and grantee must sign the deed).
- Are you actually recording the document in the correct county?
- Does your legal description meet local transfer and conveyance standards?
- Do the documents contain the proper information?
• Legal Description
• Witnesses
• Signatures
• Addresses
• Prior References
• “Prepared By” Statement
• Proper Margins for Recorder's Stamp
- Is your document illegible?
• The recording office may require a name to be typed or printed under the actual signature.
• Will local rules or state statutes deem your document illegible?
• The recording office may require a particular color of ink to be used for signatures.
Rob Roesch II, serves as commercial underwriting counsel with Chicago Title. Mr. Roesch joined the company in August 2003 following six years with a local title agency, where he was senior underwriting counsel in the commercial division and managed their title operations. He earned his B.S. degree from Muskingum College and J.D. degree from Capital University Law School. Mr. Roesch advises the company on legal and business affairs in several roles. His current and past responsibilities include title underwriting and commercial and residential transactional counsel. Mr. Roesch has spoken for boards of realtors and local realty companies on title and real estate matters. He is a member of the Columbus Bar Association (member, Real Property Section) and Ohio State Bar Association. |
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NEW! "Title Examination for Paralegals"
Don't let your attorney be surprised by undiscovered title defects!
Title examinations are the fundamental building blocks of real estate transactions. The results of a title search provide both the buyer and the seller with assurance of marketable title and the terms of title protection. Missing even one piece of critical information can jeopardize the transaction or cause costly problems in the future. Let our experienced faculty educate you not only on common issues you will encounter, but help you to uncover problem areas you may not have confronted in the past. Take advantage of the knowledge offered by savvy professionals working in the field.
Search for this course today by checking out our upcoming IPE seminar schedule! |
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In response to our section entitled “Is Sharing Valuable Information Important to You?” featured in the March 2008 e-newsletter, June M.C. Borja responded and shared a copy of the IPE newsletter with two colleagues. Thanks June! In an effort to show our appreciation, you will receive 10% off a live seminar. It's nice to know that we are providing you with information you feel confident in and want to share.
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ipefeedback@nbi-sems.com |
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"Internet Sites for The Real Estate Practitioner"
guest author: Rob Roesch II (see bio above)
We've all come to rely on fast and efficient websites to obtain basic information for our real estate transactions, especially in the commercial real estate arena. Below are a few websites that may be of some assistance to you.
- State and Local Government on the Net
This website offers one-stop access to the websites of thousands of state agencies and city and county governments.
- Coordinated Legal Technologies
This is a great site to do corporate searches on. It offers a compilation of links for quick access to the corporate information available in online searchable databases maintained by the Secretary of State for any given state.
- National Title Information
Offers state by state information for title insurance forms, title insurance endorsements, recording requirements, transfer tax, local customs for who typically pays recordings fees, conveyance taxes, proper document execution requirements and much more (Requires a password and username for new users).
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