Tricks and Traps in Real Estate Law Transactions

Gain practical insight into the evolving risks, delays, and uncertainties affecting tax buyers, municipalities, and property owners. This program examines the sweeping impact of Tyler v. Hennepin County on Illinois tax sale and tax deed practice, including how the Supreme Court’s takings analysis has disrupted long-standing enforcement procedures. It also analyzes the implementation failures of the Tyler Technologies tax system in Cook County and their consequences for tax collection, distribution, and real estate transactions.

This program examines milestones in a residential real estate transaction. At each stage it presents best practices and key considerations for both buyer-side and seller-side real estate attorneys.

Real estate attorneys work with deeds every day. Attorneys for sellers of land prepare deeds for their closings. Attorneys may think that “deeds” are a fairly mundane topic, but Dick Bales hopes to prove otherwise. Dick has put together a comprehensive handout discussing virtually every facet about deeds, including such matters as the Doctrine of After Acquired Title, Dresser Drawer Deeds, Signature by Mark, and Underwriting Wild Deeds. Public Act 102-927 recently amended 765 ILCS 5/8, the statute on special warranty deeds. This new legislation has resulted in some controversy. Dick has attempted to study the issues from all angles, and he hopes to provide some thoughtful commentary on this very topical subject.