Jointly Owned Property & Lasting Powers of Attorney - The Key Rules & Risks

Introduction

Do you understand the legal complexities of jointly owned property and how they affect your clients’ decisions?

This new virtual classroom seminar breaks down the key rules around joint ownership, the restrictions that should appear on a property title and how these issues interact with powers of attorney.

You will gain clear, practical guidance to confidently advise clients who are drafting lasting powers of attorney and to support attorneys who must manage or dispose of jointly owned property.

Register today to strengthen your advice, avoid common pitfalls and ensure your clients’ property arrangements are both compliant and well-protected.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• How joint property is held, including the difference between beneficial joint tenants and tenants in common and how to know how a property is held
• The difference between legal and equitable title, what restrictions you need and what those on the title already mean
• How to avoid issues when drafting powers of attorney for joint owners of property
• Identifying issues regarding selling and buying property using a power of attorney and solutions

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.