Property Pitfalls: Red Flags from Divorce, Death, POAs and More
Every real estate transaction comes with its own set of complexities, but some issues can quietly jeopardize your deal if you’re not watching for them. In this insightful session, underwriting counsel Rebecca Mees shares practical tips and real-life examples to help you spot red flags before they derail your closing. From divorces and deceased parties to powers of attorney, minors in title, and convoluted entity structures, this session covers the tricky scenarios that often require extra diligence and underwriting guidance. You’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of what questions to ask, where to look for issues, and when to pause and dig deeper. Learn how to recognize the warning signs early—so you can protect your transaction, your customers, and yourself.
You’ll learn how to:
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Identify key red flags in divorce decrees, POAs, and guardianship cases
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Spot risks associated with dead owners and probate vs. intestacy scenarios
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Navigate entity documentation, authority, and record-keeping pitfalls
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Understand when a minor's interest or a TODD/Lady Bird deed requires extra steps
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Apply practical tips to investigate unusual situations with confidence
Presenter:
Rebecca Mees, Essent Title Insurance, Inc.
Pricing: Member $40
Nonmember $54
CE Credit:
1.0 Hours Escrow Credit
MCLE Credit:
1.0 Hours Credit (expires 4/30/2026)
For those new to the topic and/or the title industry. May include basic concepts, definitions, industry history and/or general information.
Under Procedural Rule P-28 II I-6, TDI will not award credit hours for completing the same course more than once per reporting period. If you attend this course through another instruction method, you cannot be granted credit for both.