Product Description

Filing a lien against a debtor’s real property is an effective means of securing payment. In Massachusetts, liens may arise by operation of law or judicial orders. But which of these liens are enforceable and which have priority over others?

This program reviews liens filed against real estate, the priority of those liens, and when they expire, as well as which liens attach against after-acquired property, and liens that can gain priority over other liens.

The faculty discuss the effect of a foreclosure, deed in lieu of foreclosure, or bankruptcy filing on liens, as well as how a short sale may impact those liens, and what protection the Homestead Act provides to a homeowner. The panel examines liens created by divorce, death, and other probate actions. You also hear about challenges to the priority and validity of a lien, including discussion of equitable subrogation and other remedies affecting lien priority. Bring your questions and join the focused discussion. 

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Agenda & Materials

• 1:00 - 2:30 pm

  Review of Liens and When They Expire

  Lynne Murphy Breen, Esq., First American Title , Boston
  Susan M. Walsh, Esq., First American Title , Boston
  
• 2:30 - 2:45 pm

  "Ask the Experts" Q&A Session

  Panel
  
• 2:45 - 3:45 pm

  How Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Affects Liens

  Francis J. Nolan, Esq., Salem Five Bank , Salem
  
• 3:45 - 4:00 pm

  “Ask the Experts” Q&A Session

  Panel
  

Special Program Materials:

• Massachusetts Real Estate Liens

Please Note

MCLE webcasts are delivered completely online, underscoring their convenience and appeal. There are no published print materials. All written materials are available electronically only. They are posted 24 hours prior to the program and can be accessed, downloaded, or printed from your computer.

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