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When Metes Meet Bounds: Making Sense of Legal Descriptions as a Paralegal

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
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58 minutes
Joseph Rust
With Joseph C. Rust from Kesler & Rust, P.C.
Recorded February 14, 2025.
Product ID 99915

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Overview

Interpret, Review, and Plot Legal Descriptions With Confidence

Unlock the mysteries of legal descriptions! This practical paralegal program will give you the knowledge and tools you need to review legal descriptions to ensure clear title ownership and prevent or resolve legal disputes. Demystify the world of metes and bounds and become a go-to resource in your legal team. Register today!

  • Master the essentials: know the types and key components of legal descriptions.
  • Get checklists and tips to ensure your review of legal descriptions is comprehensive.
  • Discover easy and effective ways to plot legal descriptions.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Key Types and Components of Legal Descriptions Paralegals Need to Know
  2. Checklist for Reviewing Legal Descriptions
  3. Verifying Monuments, Bearings, Distances, Curves, Calls, and More
  4. Checking Adjoining Properties and Easements
  5. Plotting Property Boundaries: Tools to Translate Written Descriptions Into Visual Representations
  6. Common Issues and Corrective Measures

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Product ID 99915

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Credit for Paralegals Approved 1 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1 Total
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  1. When Metes Meet Bounds: Making Sense of Legal Descriptions as a Paralegal

    1. Key Types and Components of Legal Descriptions Paralegals Need to Know
    2. Checklist for Reviewing Legal Descriptions
    3. Verifying Monuments, Bearings, Distances, Curves, Calls, and More
    4. Checking Adjoining Properties and Easements
    5. Plotting Property Boundaries: Tools to Translate Written Descriptions Into Visual Representations
    6. Common Issues and Corrective Measures

Who Should Attend

This intermediate level course is designed to help attendees solidify their understanding of legal descriptions. Those who should attend include:

  • Paralegals
  • Legal Technicians
  • Legal Assistants
  • Legal Support Staff

Speakers

Joseph C Rust
Joseph C.
Rust
Kesler & Rust, P.C.
Speaker bio
Joseph C Rust

Joseph C. Rust

Kesler & Rust, P.C.
Joseph Rust

co-founded the law firm of Kesler & Rust, P.C. and is now of counsel with the firm. He practices in the areas of personal injury litigation; real property acquisitions and sales; landlord-tenant relations; construction law, including lien and bond claims; international law; and commercial litigation. Mr. Rust is a past chairman of the Committee on Civil Procedure of the International Bar Association. He was on the Utah District Export Council for over 35 years, including serving as president for six years; and served many years on the Utah State Bar's Governmental Affairs Committee and Utah State Bar's International Section. Mr. Rust earned his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Utah.

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