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Thursday, May 20, 2021
2:00 PM - 9:25 PM
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This course is designed to provide practical advice and solutions to the problems that attorneys encounter with real estate conveyances. We’ll begin with deeds – the uses, types, component parts, effectiveness, and common problems in conveyancing and how to avoid them. Learn the mechanics, but also learn how to apply legal analysis and creativity to resolve your clients’ issues. Also, keep your practice current by reviewing current trends and developments, including e-Recording and remote notarization. Our expert faculty will lead you through the artistry of real estate conveyancing – enabling you to handle conveyances with clarity and professionalism.
From the basics to the complex, our expert faculty will explain:
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
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9:00 – 9:10 a.m.
Conveyancing Overview
– Matthew Foli, Course Chair
9:10 – 9:40 a.m.
Nuts and Bolts of Deed Drafting
Every deed has a dozen or more moving parts. If you miss one, you may have the deed rejected. And sometimes a worse outcome is having the deed recorded with the missing part or parts. This session will review in detail the deed requirements. The presenter will also discuss his different perspectives based on having worked on both sides of the recording counter.
– Matthew Foli
9:40 – 9:45 a.m.
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9:45 – 10:25 a.m.
Navigating the Intricacies of Probate and Trustee Conveyances – Practical Tips That Can Make Things Easier
Conveyances made in the context of probate or by a trustee can be complex. For instance, does the transaction involve a sale or distribution? Was the probate proceeding commenced formally or informally? Is the property being conveyed by a trustee of an inter vivos or testamentary trust? Jennifer Gilk will show you how to take the answers to these questions and more to draft the correct deed and to obtain the correct supporting documentation.
– Jennifer L.J. Gilk
10:25 – 10:35 a.m.
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10:35 – 11:15 a.m.
Conveyances Relating to Married Couples and Following the Dissolution of Marriage
There are many traps for the unwary when a conveyance involves married couples or when a marriage has been dissolved. In this session you will learn practical tips and best practices for conveying property related to married couples. Also, this session will explore the three ways to transfer title after a marriage dissolution.
– Stacy K. Lofgren (formerly Morgan)
11:15 – 11:20 a.m.
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11:20 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Special Considerations in Conveyances Involving Corporations, LLCs, Partnerships, and Other Corporate Entities
In conveyances involving a corporate entity, there are special considerations to ensure that the conveyance is valid and does what the parties intended. Despite careful draftsmanship, errors can occur if you are not aware of some basic rules and principles in this area. Come learn how to spot the issues, avoid traps for the unwary, and ensure that your conveyances to or from corporate entities go as planned.
– Sachin Jay Darji
12:05 – 12:35 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK
12:35 – 1:20 p.m.
Dealing With the “Bad” Metes and Bounds Legal Description – Why It is a Problem and How to Fix It
Explore the elements and types of metes and bounds descriptions and learn to spot problem descriptions. This session will also provide methods and remedies for fixing “bad” legal descriptions to ensure your client has marketable title.
– David J. Meyers
1:20 – 1:25 p.m.
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1:25 – 2:25 p.m.
Remote Notarization and e-Recording – The Latest Developments and Practice Tips
To ensure safety during a time when close physical proximity presents risks, there is increased motivation to find ways to conduct business remotely and, consequently, digitally. Remote Online Notarization (RON) enables clients and parties to a real estate transaction to avoid physically appearing before a notary when signing documents. eRecording eliminates the need to visit the County Recorder or Registrar of Titles or physically deliver (by mail or courier) original paper documents for filing. The pandemic has presented an opportunity for attorneys to embrace new tools that will aid you and your clients for years to come. Even if you (the attorney and notary) are not conducting a closing, it is imperative now more than ever that real estate attorneys be aware of how real estate documents can and may be signed and recorded in an upcoming closing.
– John F. Nielsen
2:25 – 2:35 p.m.
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2:35 – 3:35 p.m.
Top 10 Mistakes on Documents that Preclude Approval or Recording
Drafting documents for real property conveyances is a combination of art and science. Our presenters have decades of experience drafting documents, having them executed, and reviewing documents submitted for recording. Learn the most common errors preventing documents from being recorded, and how to avoid them. This session will also discuss the best source for Minnesota forms; touch on some less common but recurring sources of trouble; and address issues specific to Torrens property.
– Michelle Ashe & Dulcie M. Brand
3:35 – 3:40 p.m.
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3:40 – 4:25 p.m.
10 Conveyancing Tips to Consider and Traps to Avoid
The art of real estate conveyancing is a practice that is honed over years of experience. Each conveyance is unique and presents new challenges and lessons to be learned. Learn from an experienced real estate attorney how to handle unusual circumstances that can occur in a conveyance and how to avoid common errors. This session will provide important tips and best practices that will save you (and your client) time and trouble when handling future conveyances.
– Katherine (Katie) L. Wahlberg
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Thursday, May 20, 2021
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$195 MSBA members / $195 paralegals / $245 standard rate
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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 6.25 standard CLE credits. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.25 credits.
Minnesota CLE also has applied to the Minnesota State Bar Association for 6.25 basic real estate specialist credits.
