Death, Divorce and Decisions Affecting Title
Course #: C24028863
Instructor: Bill Ronhaar
Price: Complimentary - Invitation by Host
Hosted by your Old Republic Title Sales Team
Date: April 22, 2026
Time: 10:00AM -1:00PM
Location:
15900 SE Eastgate Way
Conference Center
Bellevue, WA 98008
Course Description:
This comprehensive course has been specifically crafted to provide participants with a deep understanding of how various life events can impact the ownership of real property. The program will cover a broad range of topics, including complex transactions involving deceased homeowners and their estates.
Navigating transactions involving estates can be particularly challenging, given the sensitive nature of such situations. This course will equip participants with the skills and knowledge they need to navigate such transactions with confidence and ease.
In addition to estate transactions, the program will delve into other important life events and decisions that can impact real property, including marriage and community property status, divorce, and bankruptcy. The course will provide a thorough exploration of each of these topics, enabling attendees to approach them with a clear understanding of the legal and financial implications.
Finally, the course will cover the use and form of powers of attorney, as well as capacity issues such as guardianships. These topics are essential for real estate professionals who want to provide their clients with comprehensive and effective guidance, and the program will offer valuable insights into best practices for managing such situations.
By the end of this course, participants will have gained a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will enable them to navigate the complexities of real estate transactions with confidence and skill.
3 Clock Hours
Questions? Contact us at CLOCKHOURS.WA@ORTC.COM
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About the Instructor: Bill Ronhaar
Bill recently became the Title Operations Manager for Old Republic Title, Ltd. in October, 2024. He brings more than 50 years of title industry experience to his role, as well as many years of involvement in both the Washington Land Title Association and the American Land Title Association.
In 2017, Bill was appointed by the Washington State Supreme Court to serve on the Limited Practice Board, which regulates the Limited Practice Officers of this state. He served as Chair for the 2022-23 term.
In 2018, Bill was awarded the designation of a Washington Title Professional by the Washington Land Title Association and National Title Professional by the American Land Title Association.
He recently received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Washington Land Title Association, after serving 37 years on the board of directors while also serving as Agents Chair, Legislative Co-Chair and President for three different terms.
Bill graduated from Lynden High School, attended Western Washington State College, and then began his career as a title clerk at Ticor Title, later becoming a title officer, escrow officer and branch manager in the Ticor system. He was employed in management with Land Title and Escrow of Skagit and Island Counties for the 30 preceding his 10 year employment with Whatcom Land Title.