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Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
Originally presented: May 9, 2024 | Course length: 6.0 hours
Boundary disputes, descriptions, and survey issues are the “bread and butter” of many real estate practices. However, they can be challenging to resolve because alternate legal strategies may result in different outcomes. In addition, because so many of these cases involve relatively small dollar amounts, you will want to learn the most efficient ways to evaluate such claims. Learn what to do when faced with “a line in the sand that threatens to harden into concrete!”
Sessions will focus on:
Special Publications Offer – 30% Discount!
Attendees can save 30% when purchasing the hard copy or electronic version of The Minnesota Boundary Law Deskbook or The Minnesota Real Estate Titles Deskbook. Hard copies of The Real Estate Titles Summary Guide and The Title Examination in Minnesota Legal Quick Sheet also will be available for 30% off. Offer is valid only for the day of the seminar. Orders for hard copies will be shipped after the program.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION (5 MINUTES)
SURVEY
Reading and Understanding the Survey (60 MINUTES)
Overview of the Required and Optional Elements of an ALTA/NSPS Survey, and Helpful Pointers for Review
– Mary C. Taylor & Jessica L. Willes
SURVEY
Difficult Survey Problems and Their Solutions (55 MINUTES)
– Nancy K. Landmark
DESCRIPTION
The Principles of Legal Descriptions and Resolving Conflicts, Plus Understanding a Surveyor’s Work (90 MINUTES)
Definitions; Understanding Descriptions; Land Location; Government Surveys; Plats; Gaps; Overlaps; Technology and GPS; and More!
– Matthew A. Anderson & Chad Conner
SURVEY
Reviewing Surveys as Part of Title Due Diligence and Drafting Title Objection Letters (55 MINUTES)
– Jonathan R. Septer
BOUNDARY
Common Law Doctrines Affecting Boundary Lines (50 MINUTES)
The Impact of Adverse Possession; Boundary by Practical Location; Occupation and Use; Express or Implied Agreement
– Shaun D. Redford & Katie L. Wahlberg
BOUNDARY
Resolving Boundary Law Issues through Negotiation and Litigation (50 MINUTES)
Torrens Proceeding; Quiet Title Actions; Actions to Eject Trespassers; Statute of Limitations; Common Sense Solutions; Proof and Defense of Claims
– Kevin J. Dunlevy
$295
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Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.0 advanced real estate specialist credits.
Depending on the jurisdiction in which you practice, you may or may not be able to claim credit for viewing this on demand seminar. Please check with your licensing agency for accreditation information.
