About this Event
Estate Planning & Probate: What Every Real Estate Agent Needs to Know
Inherited property. Trust-owned homes. Probate sales. Complicated family dynamics.
These situations can either stall a transaction or become an opportunity for you to be the trusted expert your clients need.
Join us for an engaging and practical class with Attorney Bradley Laue, who brings 38 years of legal experience and has handled thousands of wills, trusts, probate cases, real estate transactions, and business formations. Learn how estate planning and probate directly impact real estate transactions and gain the knowledge to better serve your buyers, sellers, and families navigating major life transitions.
This isn't a dry legal lecture. You'll hear real-world examples, common mistakes that can delay closings, and strategies to help identify opportunities while protecting your clients and your business.
What You'll Learn:
✅ The difference between Probate, Wills, and Trusts (and why it matters in a transaction)
✅ Who has legal authority to sell a property after someone passes away
✅ Common probate pitfalls that can delay or derail a closing
✅ How trust-owned properties affect contracts and disclosures
✅ Red flags agents should recognize before listing inherited property
✅ Real-life case studies and lessons learned from thousands of probate and estate planning matters
✅ How to become a valuable resource for clients navigating life-changing events
✅ Opportunities to build stronger referral relationships with attorneys, financial advisors, and families in transition
✅ Come with QUESTIONS! Brad is extremely knowledgeable!
Why Attend?
• Gain confidence when handling inherited and estate-related properties
• Learn how to avoid costly mistakes and transaction delays
• Discover a growing niche market many agents overlook
• Increase your value to clients during some of life's most important decisions
• Get your estate planning and probate questions answered by a seasoned attorney
Whether you're a new agent or a seasoned professional, this class will give you practical knowledge you can use immediately to better serve your clients and grow your business.
Taught By: Brad Laue | Attourney
Hosted By: Malena Espinoza | Chicago Title
Event venue & nearby stays
Chicago Title of Colorado - Fort Collins Office, 3711 John F Kennedy Parkway, Fort Collins, United States
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