Probate Pitfalls & Power Plays
A virtual course led by instructor Melanie McLane held for 3.5 hours over two days.
Wednesday, October 14 & Thursday, October 15, 2026
11:00 am - 2:30 pm each day (Pacific)
12:00 pm - 3:30 pm each day (Mountain)
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm each day (Central)
2:00 pm - 5:30 pm each day (Eastern)
Registration Fee: $175
Real estate transactions involving death,
incapacity, and estate planning are among the most complex—and highest risk—situations agents encounter. Misunderstanding authority, ownership, or legal processes can delay transactions, create liability, and jeopardize client outcomes. Probate Pitfalls & Power Plays is designed to give real estate professionals the clarity and confidence to navigate these transactions effectively. This course walks agents through the full lifecycle of estate-related real estate—from determining who has legal authority to act, to understanding probate, trusts, taxation, and valuation implications.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify who has legal authority to act in real estate transactions involving death or incapacity
- Recognize when probate is required and how it impacts timelines and decisions
- Interpret title and ownership structures to determine how property transfers
- Understand the limits of Powers of Attorney and how incapacity affects transactions
- Work effectively with fiduciaries such as executors, administrators, and trustees
- Navigate trust-owned property and verify proper authority before proceeding
- Recognize key financial factors, including valuation, taxes, and liens
- Apply risk management best practices and know when to pause and involve professionals
ACCESS: Join the course a few minutes prior to the start time in your Learning Dashboard by clicking the link below, log in if necessary, and then click the tile, "Go to your Learning Dashboard." Reminders will be sent to the email address on file.
https://rebinstitute.com/learning
REFUNDS: A refund, less a $25 processing fee, will be extended if cancellation notice is received by 12pm CENTRAL 7 days before the course. No refunds will be issued after that date.
STUDENT WORKBOOK: The workbook is available in the Learning Center at the link above once the above refund deadline has passed.
PLEASE NOTE:To receive credit for this course, you must remain on camera, clearly visible, actively engaged, and participating from a stable, classroom-appropriate environment. This means no driving and/or traveling, walking around, phone calls, or other distractions.
When
14/10/2026 13:00 - 15/10/2026 16:30
Central Daylight Time
Where
Virtual / Broadcast UNITED STATES
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