You'll remember this program as Title Insurance & Doc Prep, but newly redesigned, Commitment to Closing is back and on-demand with updated materials to addresses survey and title insurance questions frequently encountered by a party and their representative in connection with a transaction and closing.

The speakers cover title insurance due diligence, how to assure the best coverage and rates. Moreover, what if the insured does have a defect in title or an encumbrance – how should it be handled? Finally, this course provides an overview and practice tips for preparation of legal documents to convey title, release encumbrances and cure title issues.

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CE credit available for registered participants:

6.5 Escrow hours (expires 12/13/25)
6.5 MCLE hours (expires 12/31/24)
CE credit can only be issued to those who did not attend the live Commitment to Closing program in December 2023.

Pricing:

$325 Member/Nonmember

The following sessions were recorded live in San Antonio on December 6, 2023. Purchase the complete library of sessions and gain access to downloadable papers, handouts, and PowerPoint slides. See below for descriptions of the sessions included with the 2023 Commitment to Closing On Demand package.

The Commitment 

THIS PART COVERS
- Reviewing and making objections.
- How to address and resolve exceptions and objections.


PRESENTED BY:
 John Bruce, Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.
 


Understanding Surveys and Survey Review

THIS PART COVERS
- Why is a survey important to the title insurance transaction?
- When is one required?
- When can a prior survey be used?
- What additional survey coverage is available?


PRESENTED BY:
 Lisa M. Beville, JD, CPA, CTIP, Fidelity National Financial, Dallas
 


Endorsements in Texas

THIS PART COVERS
- What is an endorsement?
- Which ones are common?
- Which ones are important considerations for a commercial deal or a residential transaction?
- What do they mean? 


PRESENTED BY:
 Ginny H. Abiassi, North American Title Insurance Company, Houston
 


Rate Rules

THIS PART COVERS
- What are the difficult questions or tricky applications?
- What are the options?
- What credits are available?
 

PRESENTED BY:
Leslie S. Johnson, WFG National Title Insurance Company, Dallas
 


Objections and Instructions

THIS PART COVERS
- What is the role of the closing instruction letter?
- What are key items for the instruction letter?
- What is a P-35 stamp and what are examples of closing instructions that might conflict with P-35?
- When is a pro forms policy used?


PRESENTED BY:
Roland Love, Independence Title, Dallas
 


Preparing a Deed

THIS PART COVERS
- What type is appropriate?
- What are the components?
 

PRESENTED BY:
Sara Dysart, Dysart Law, San Antonio

Preparing Releases and Lender Docs

THIS PART COVERS
- What is being released?
- Are all releases the same?
- Aspects to watch out for in the deed of trust.
 

PRESENTED BY:
 Suzanne Frossard, Providence Title, Fort Worth


Boundary Line Agreements and Easements

THIS PART COVERS
- What’s yours is mine?
- Good fences make good neighbors!
- Remember an easement is a limited dominant estate, so think about your purpose, users and the future.


PRESENTED BY:
 Celia C. Flowers, Flowers Davis, PLLC and East Texas Title Companies, Tyler



Affidavits of Heirship; Power of Attorney and Resolutions/Authority

THIS PART COVERS
- It’s all about empowerment — when, how and sometimes why.

PRESENTED BY:
 Richard Melamed, Attorney at Law, Houston
 

Continuing Education:

6.5 Escrow hours (expires 12/13/25)
6.5 MCLE hours (expires 12/31/24)

Credit can only be issued to those who did not attend the Commitment to Closing: Texas Title Insurance Review & Doc Prep Seminar on December 6, 2023.
This information is being provided by TLTA for educational and reference purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial or business advice from or on behalf of TLTA. Users should consult their own legal counsel and subject-matter experts to ensure that any policies adopted or actions taken meet the requirements unique to their company.

What’s the difference between legal information and legal advice?
 Legal information provides public information, such as rules or laws, or can be an explanation of those rules or laws. TLTA provides legal information that is not intended to be legal advice. Legal advice is a statement that recommends a course of action or interprets the law based on specific circumstances. For legal advice, please consult with your own attorney.