This program will present an overview of title insurance coverage in real estate transactions, including a description of common exceptions and available endorsements. The program looks at title documents and land surveys with emphasis on disputes and issues that can arise from land surveys, such as encroachments and boundary disputes. Finally, the program explores avenues for resolving land disputes with emphasis on the benefits to and issues concerning partition actions and quiet title actions.

Key topics to be discussed:

• Title Insurance Coverage: Knowing the extent of coverage provided by title insurance and understanding its limitations in resolving disputes
• Title Examination and Land Surveys: Understanding the process of reviewing title evidence and land surveys to ascertain ownership and boundaries accurately
• Boundary Disputes and Encroachments: Addressing conflicts between neighbors regarding lot lines and encroachments, and learning strategies to resolve such disputes effectively, possibly through negotiation or legal action
• Partition Actions: Learning the legal procedures involved in forcing a sale of jointly-owned real estate when co-owners disagree on selling the property
• Quiet Title Actions: Exploring methods to clear up property disputes through legal actions aimed at establishing clear and unambiguous ownership rights

Closed-captioning available