Education

Description: ALTA’s Best Practices have been around for 10 years. Yes it has been that long. The Fund began developing programs to help members draft their own Best Practice manuals since then. As ALTA has made changes, innovative programs and articles have kept our...

Description: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has adopted a variety of forms to assist in its enforcement of the United States Tax Code.  Among them is Form 1099-S, Proceeds From Real Estate Transactions, used to report the sale or exchange of real estate.  The...

Date and Time: Thursday, January 22 (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) ET Description: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has adopted a variety of forms to assist in its enforcement of the United States Tax Code.  Among them is Form 1099-S, Proceeds From Real Estate Transactions...

Description: This 2-hour intermediate-level course will help real estate attorneys and title agents understand the requirements and procedures for Formal Probate Administration as well as Summary Administration in Florida as required for proper closing and issuance of title...

Description: This intermediate-level course examines the proper use of Powers of Attorney in Florida, including the proper way for an attorney-in-fact to execute documents and requirements for use by and for business entities and trusts. The program emphasizes a focus on real...

Description: Federal law affects every US real estate transaction, 26 USC 1445 states that every seller of US real estate is presumed to be foreign until proven otherwise. Not only does this law place a presumption, but also a burden on a buyer.  This seminar ushers...

Description: This one-hour, intermediate level course will examine the similarities and differences in advertising and marketing rules for attorneys and title agencies.  This program will also educate Florida attorneys on their ethical responsibilities when using...

Description: This course reviews the technical aspects of land surveys, the logistical issues faced in placing an order, and the suggested mechanics of reviewing the survey map.  In addition to Florida regulations applicable to the commonly requested boundary surveys...

Description: This one-hour webinar will focus on the basics of how tax certificates and tax deeds are issued in the State of Florida.  Attention will be paid as to how tax certificates and deeds are issued, sold, and redeemed. Accreditation: This webinar is approved...

Description: This course will acquaint practitioners with the concepts surrounding the separation of subsurface rights from the fee simple absolute ownership of real estate. Participants will be schooled in the common law and statutory recognition of the surface estate...

Description: Check Please! is a review of data collection forms, checklists and communications for use in a real estate transaction. New, dynamic forms and checklists will be presented with suggested use of each. The program will cover how to modify the forms, checklists and...

Description: This course reviews the basics of commercial leases and the role counsel plays representing landlords and tenants.  Whereas residential leases address the relatively narrow concerns of possession and use of a living space, commercial leases involve a...

Mar. 4-6 Day 1 - 9:00AM - 5:00PM ET Day 2 - 9:00AM - 5:00PM ET Day 3 - 9:00AM - 5:00PM ET  Register by Feb. 26  Location: Online  Course Fee: $525 Former Fund Members recognized as Top Contributor Circle...

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Description: Understanding how the Property Appraiser comes up with a property value and what the taxpayer can do about it.  The amount the homeowner pays in property taxes is directly related to the value of their home. However, there are several different values...

Description: Title insurance policies separately provide coverage for owners’ and lenders’ unique interests.  For an additional premium, indemnification for certain losses or damages not provided by basic policy coverage may be obtained.   The Form 9...

Description: A deep dive into the new Florida remote online notarization laws. We examine the qualifications for registering as an online notary, the technology requirements imposed for online notarization, the process of confirming the identity of the principal and witnesses...

Description:  Attorneys acting as title insurance issuing agents are tasked with understanding the objections to the insurability of real property titles and favorably resolving those objections.  Among the more common objections are those related to a probate...

Description: Drawn from Fund Commercial Training, this new webinar analyzes the important role of due diligence in commercial transactions. Here we will discuss what due diligence typically entails and how due diligence plays a crucial role when negotiating representations...

Description: In the final chapter of The Fund’s lien trilogy, we explore liens resulting from the breaking of rules.  This program addresses liens arising from various forms of ownership of real property, including homeowners’ and condominium...

Description: Handling a real estate transaction where the seller is not a citizen of the United States can be difficult -- so knowing and understanding the rules will help make the process easier. When a seller is foreign, the Federal Statute, 26 USC §1445 (or FIRPTA...