This program discusses the handling of real estate in a decedent’s estate. After introducing the unique issues real estate can introduce into estate settlement, the program goes on to address topics and best practices helpful in resolving situations that can arise in this area.
Programs on drawing legal descriptions usually involve the participants using protractors and triangular engineer's scales and spending long hours drawing out sample legal descriptions. But it doesn't have to be that way. Dick Bales has written a basic legal description class for attorneys.
This program addresses general topics on zoning that a real estate attorney should know about when negotiating a transaction. The emphasis is on the City of Chicago, however, a lot of these regulations apply to suburban municipalities.