Product Description

Representation of an estate in real estate transactions can present a host of issues and requirements. This program reviews the fundamentals of conveyances by fiduciaries, devisees, and heirs at law—with a focus on formal versus informal probates and deaths that occur pre-MUPC versus post-MUPC enactment.

Learn about the powers and limitations of the personal representative, as well as how to draft required documents and tips for avoiding common traps for the unwary. The expert faculty also explain how to solve title issues created by fiduciaries, devisees, and heirs at law who do not establish, or have not established, record authority for their action. Bring your questions to customize the dialogue!

Agenda & Materials

• 9:30 - 9:35 am

  Welcome and Introduction
• 9:35 - 10:15 am

  Overview of Different Types of Probate That You May See and How they Impact a Title

  • Testate v. Intestate
  • Informal v. Formal Probate
  • Late and Limited
  • Land Court Probate Rules

  Scott J. Clifford, Esq., Lipsey & Clifford, PC , Hanover
  
• 10:15 - 10:20 am

  Q&A Session

  Scott J. Clifford, Esq., Lipsey & Clifford, PC , Hanover
  
• 10:20 - 11:00 am

  Drafting of Documents When the Property is Coming From Probate

  • Grantor clause/signature lines/notary clauses
  • Deed from PR under power of Sale
  • Deed from PR pursuant to license to sell Conservator deeds
  • Deeds from Devisees
  • Deed from heirs

  Emmanuel T. Ebot, Esq., Stiles & Associates LLC , Marshfield
  
• 11:00 - 11:05 am

  Q&A Session

  Emmanuel T. Ebot, Esq., Stiles & Associates LLC , Marshfield
  
• 11:45 - 12:15 pm

  Review and Road Map to Resolving Common Scenarios Involving Real Estate and Probate

  Jennifer A. Maggiacomo, Esq., Norfolk Probate and Family Court, Commonwealth of Massachusetts , Canton
  
• 11:45 - 12:15 pm

  Review of Common Scenarios Encountered in Titles and How to Resolve them

  Lynne Murphy Breen, Esq., First American Title Insurance Co - NCS , Boston
  
• 12:15 - 12:30 pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session and Key Takeaways

  Panel
  

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