full details about this program - Texas Land Title Association

Texas Society of Professional Surveyors &
Texas Land Title Association present
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MEETINGintheMiddle
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Austin Airport Hilton
Building On Common Ground
ISSUES
and
ANSWERS
TSPS and TLTA are joining forces once again
to offer this seminar for escrow professionals,
abstractors, examiners, attorneys, surveyors
and other industry professionals wanting to get
a better understanding of the issues and learn
from industry pros and peers through open dialog
with your counterparts during round-table
discussions.
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GeneralInformation
Program Location & Accommodations:
Austin Airport Hilton
9515 Hotel Drive
Austin, TX 78719
Phone: 800.584.5091
Room Rate: $139 single; $149 double
Reservation Deadline: December 22, 2008
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ContinuingEducation
Escrow Officers
Escrow officers have been approvied to receive
up to 6 hours of continuing education credit from
the Texas Department of Insurance by attending
the entire seminar.
Attorneys, Real Estate Agents, and
Brokers
This seminar has been approved for MCLE credit
by the State Bar of Texas in the amount of 6
(six) hours. Because this seminar is approved for
MCLE, 6 (six) hours of elective credit will also be
awarded by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Texas Land Title Associa-
Texas
Society of
Professional
Surveyors

Texas Society of Professional Surveyors &
Texas Land Title Association present
Building On Common Ground:
Issues and Answers
JANUARY15, 2009
Space is limited and is expected to sell-out, so register early!
EventProgram
8:00 a.m. REGISTRATION
8:30 Introduction & Welcome:
TSPS President Michael Parker, RPLS
Everett Griffith Jr. & Assoc., Inc., Lufkin
cost
TLTA Members...........................$159 per person
Non-Members..........................$255 per person
REGISTRATION FORM
to register online visit www.tlta.com (click on EDUCATION)
Confirmations will be emailed to registrants approximately 5 (five) days prior to the seminar. You may
also confirm your registration by checking the pre-registration list on the TLTA web site. If confirmation
is not received, call TLTA at 800.472.1711.
Name____________________________________________________________________
Company_________________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________
City_________________ State____ Zip_________________________________________
Phone_______________ Fax_________________________________________________
E-mail_ __________________________________________________________________
Suggestions for issues to be discussed in roundtables and by panel: _________________
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PAYMENT INFORMATION
Mail registration form with check (payable to TLTA) or fax with credit card payment to:
TLTA • P. O. Box 149032 • Austin, TX 78714-9032 • FAX 512.472.5931
Faxed registration forms will be processed only if accompanied by credit card payment information;
otherwise, they will be held until payment is received and charged the applicable registration fee
at that time.
Credit Card Payments:
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Name on Card_____________________________________________________________________
Signature_________________________________________________________________________
*If paying by Visa/MC please include last three (3) digits from the signature line on the back of
card_________.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The registration fee, less a $40 cancellation charge is refundable if notice is received by January 9, 2009.
(Emails or Faxes only). No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after that time. No-shows will
not be refunded, however substitutions may be made. Space is limited, so please submit your registration
early! Note: Seminar fee does not include hotel accommodations.
If you require special assistance to attend this
seminar, please call Nancy Ebert at 800.472.1711.
TLTA President Celia Flowers,
East Texas Title Companies, Tyler
8:45 Surveying Perspectives
Michael Evans, RPLS
J E & Associates, Mansfield
John Watson, RPLS
John F. Watson & Company, Midland
Get a better understanding of surveyor specializations; learn
how the survey serves the customer, discover new survey
technology and logistics, plus hear about some of the survey
problems encountered in the field.
9:45 The Survey: Uses and Applications for
Title Insurance
Bruce D. Liesman
Independence Title Company, San Antonio
Learn how the survey is used by title examiners and by
escrow officers in the real estate settlement process. Forms
T-47, T-19, T-19.1, access endorsement, contiguity, various
easement types and more will be discussed.
10:45 BREAK
11:00 Commercial & Acreage Deals: From Both Sides
John Watson
Susan Strickland
Susan B. Strickland Attorney, Houston
What are Surveyors and Title Insurers doing differently for
these commercial deals? Are there multiple surveyor products?
What does the customer need? Take an in-depth look
at ALTA/ACSM Survey & Table A; Category 1A & 1B Surveys;
vacancies, excess and how they’re found and why they concern
title, and what to do with them.
NOON
LUNCH - Roundtable Discussions
Got questions about surveys? Put yours on the
registration form - and come ready to discuss
issues with other title professionals and surveyors
over lunch.
1:30 p.m. Access Explained
Michael Evans
How surveyors determine access, TxDOT limitation,
the process to obtain documentation and
conditions that must be met, plus the keys to differentiating
easement types will be addressed at
this timely session.
2:00 Wrap-Up Panel Discussion
Michael Evans, Bruce Liesman,
Susan Strickland and John Watson
Celia Flowers, Moderator
Take advantage of this opportunity to get your
questions answered during this informal, informative
session.
3:30 p.m. ADJOURN