This program is eligible for 3 hours of CLE credit in 60-minute states. In 50-minute states, this program is eligible for 3.6 hours of CLE credit. Credit hours are estimated and are subject to each state’s approval and credit rounding rules.
Overview
Join Jim Tupitza, Paul Verduci and Ken Yarsky as they discuss what’s new, the do’s and don’ts and common issues after the policy is issued.
The New Title Policies and Endorsements
The American Land Title Association has once again revised its policies, we will analyze the changes and the aspects that remain unchanged.
Troublesome Issues that Arise after the Policy is Issued
Post policy problems such as squatters, post-closing judgments (in the gap), forgeries, etc.
The Do’s and Don’ts of the Claim Process Related to Title Insurance Claims
Analysis of what claims can be made and by whom. Who, when and where to file a claim. Including, the nature of a claim of indemnity and how it differs from a claim under a casualty policy.
The Business of Being a Title Insurance Agent
Attorney’s used to own the title insurance industry, the real estate brokerage companies and builders have taken that business. Can you get some of it back?
Recorded in March 2024.
Faculty
James S. Tupitza, Esq.
Mr. Tupitza is a practicing attorney in West Chester under the firm name of Tupitza & Associates, PC. He practices primarily in the areas of real estate, business law and related litigation. Mr. Tupitza served as chair of the Real Estate Section of the Chester County Bar Association for many years. A frequent speaker and course planner for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, and he has presented educational programs for various title insurance underwriters and real estate groups. Mr. Tupitza has authored materials on use of current technology, and chapters on real estate, deeds, boundary disputes, lien priority, riparian rights, realty transfer taxes, ethics, the drafting of legal descriptions, short sales, cost segregation studies, various title insurance matters, and real estate agent professional liability. He is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and the U.S. Tax Court. Mr. Tupitza received his B.A. from Temple University, his J.D. from Widener University Delaware Law School and his LL.M. in Federal Taxation from Villanova University.
Kenneth J. Yarsky II, Esq.
Mr. Yarsky received a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Dayton (1970) and his J.D. from Duquesne University School of Law (1976). He is a shareholder and director of Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C. in Pittsburgh and Chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. Mr. Yarsky’s practice focuses on all aspects of real estate, business and banking, estate planning, estate administration, creditors’ rights and civil litigation, including contract, construction and title insurance litigation. His real estate practice with developers, investors and lenders includes acquisition, development, construction, finance, leasing and zoning. Mr. Yarsky has lectured on real estate law for the Allegheny County Bar Association, the Community College of Allegheny County, the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and various other providers of continuing legal education. He is a member of the Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and American Bar Associations, has held various offices in the Real Property Section of the Allegheny County Bar Association and chaired that section in 1996. Mr. Yarsky is a past member of council of the Real Property Probate and Trust Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association. He served on the Landlord-Tenant Advisory Rules Committee of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County. Mr. Yarsky is admitted to practice before all Pennsylvania courts, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.
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