Probate Administration of Homestead Property in Florida

Posted on November 28, 2021 by titleed_w1fu4v

This course discusses the complicated on often confusing topic of probate administration of homestead property in Florida. Included in the discussion are:

the determination of homestead property
intestate administration
testate administration
what to do if inheritance is disclaimed
and Creditors Rights

Click Here to Enroll

Stewart Agents receive a significant discount on these courses. If you do not already have a code, please request a discount code before you register for the course. Send an email to Code Request and wait for a response before you enroll.

The course is presented by Victoria Behm, Florida Underwriting Counsel.

Victoria joined Stewart Title Guaranty Company in 2006 as Florida underwriting counsel. She spent over 20 years in the title insurance industry prior to attending law school at Stetson University College of Law, where she graduated cum laude. She spent the next seven years in private practice with a focus on contract law and real estate litigation while owning and operating her own title agency. She also taught real estate and paralegal courses at St. Petersburg College. As an underwriter, Victoria has lectured around the state of Florida on a variety of title-related topics. She is a member of the Florida Bar and the Florida Land Title Association.

Marking up the Commitment

Posted on September 13, 2021 by titleed_w1fu4v

Click Here to Enroll

The COMMITMENT is a title insurance document and commits the company to insure. It reflects matters that appear on the record title as of the effective date and time as well as setting forth the requirements which must be met before the final policy is issued. The effective date of the Commitment is the last day through which the title has been run and expires by lapse of time, six months from the effective date, if no title insurance has been issued.

Stewart Agents receive a significant discount on these courses. If you do not already have a code, please request a discount code before you register for the course. There will be no refunds. Send an email to Code Request and wait for a response before you enroll.

The course is presented by

Lisa Delvecchio, Esquire
Florida Underwriting Counsel
Stewart Title Guaranty Company
lisa.delvecchio@stewart.com
(813) 466-3844

Florida Homestead Law

Posted on August 16, 2021 by titleed_w1fu4v

Enroll now and complete the course on your schedule.

1 credit

Click Here to Enroll

The Florida Constitution exempts homestead property from levy and execution by judgment creditors. Florida courts have liberally expanded definitions of homestead property which includes more than just a single-family house. Condominiums manufactured homes, and mobile homes are also afforded homestead protection. The Constitution defines homestead as one’s principal place of residence up to one-half acre within a municipality and up to 160 contiguous acres in any county in Florida This course explains in detail the Homestead law and it’s implications for Title Insurance

Presenter is Amy Vasser of Stewart Title in Florida.

Click Here to Enroll

Florida Construction Lien Law

Posted on August 9, 2021 by titleed_w1fu4v

Click Here to Enroll

This course discusses the basics of Florida Construction Lien Law and underwriting guidelines. You will learn about:

Notice of Commencement
Notice of Termination
Claims of Lien
Transfer of Liens to Bonds
Priority of Contract
General and Sub Contractors

Presenter: Barry Scholnik

Vice President / Florida Underwriting Counsel

A title industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, Barry serves as vice president, underwriting counsel. After earning his B.A. from Emory University and his J.D. from the University of Miami, he managed a title company in Palm Beach County and served as underwriting counsel for two national title insurance underwriters. Barry joined Stewart Title Guaranty Company in 1995 as state counsel for Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands before taking his current position.

Barry is admitted to the Florida Bar and belongs to the organization’s Title Insurance Committee and Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section. He is a past president of the Florida Land Title Association (FLTA) and a former chairperson of the FLTA Insurers section. In 2011, he was honored by the FLTA with the annual Raymond O. Denham Memorial Award.

Land Trusts

Posted on July 19, 2021 by titleed_w1fu4v

2 credits available on demand

Enroll now and complete on your schedule.

Click Here to Enroll

This course covers the law concerning land trusts. The law varies from state to state and so it is important to understand the background of this vehicle for the ownership of real estate. In Florida for example, there is a statute governing land trusts; in Illinois land trusts are largely the creation of case law. A revamped land trust act has been developed and proposed to the Florida legislature. This course has been approved for 2 hours of continuing education credit

Stewart agents receive a significant discount on these courses. If you do not already have a code, please request one by selecting Code Request before you register for the course. There will be no refunds. Wait for a response before you enroll. Look through the course catalog, choose a course, and complete it at your leisure in the comfort of your home or office.