Escrow Pitfalls: Divorce, Death & Debt

Escrow Pitfalls: Divorce, Death & Debt

June 29, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
SCCAR Office
Phone:831-464-2000
Address: 2525 Main Street, Soquel, CA

In the second class in our four part Death of an Escrow series  you will explore how life events and financial challenges can impact escrow transactions. Learn to identify potential roadblocks involving divorce settlements, liens, judgments, death, and debt-related issues, and discover the collaboration involved to resolve them before they jeopardize the closing.

Presenter: Old Republic Title Company panel, moderated by Suzanne Schmidt, Vice President | Sales Manager – Monterey &  Santa Cruz  Counties

  • Brigid Heath, Escrow Officer – Santa Cruz Branch
  • Leslie Alvarez, Escrow Officer – Capitola Branch
  • Carolyn Chabot, Assistant Vice President, Escrow Operations Manager – Santa Cruz & Monterey Counties

Register – $15 members, $25 nonmembers

Series price is $40 – see the full line up here.

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