Date:  January 25, 2012  Time:  9:00 – 12:10 pm  Cost:$15 CABR members/$20 all others

Location:  Cincinnati Area Board of Realtors  14 Knollcrest Drive Cincinnati, OH 45222

Instructors: Attorney Chris Finney and County Auditor Dusty Rhodes
Attorney, Chris Finney along with County Auditor Dusty Rhodes together have taught this class for the past three years at the Board, and it has been one of our most popular offerings.
Learn how you can provide value to clients in a down market.   Keep your name and high degree of professionalism top-of-mind with your clients and help them achieve real savings on their property tax bill by appealing their value to reflect the true fair market value.
Did you know that if a home sells for less than tax valuation or if the real value falls below the county Auditor’s assessment, the client can save money on their taxes?
This class will instruct you on the process of property tax reduction.  You will be able to provide real value to your clients by advising them of the procedures that are available to them.

Please RSVP to Annette Chmiel 513-842-3011 or achmiel@cabr.org

Date:  January 19, 2012  Time:  12:15 – 4:00pm

Location:  Union Savings Bank 8534 E. Kemper Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45249

Join us for a free seminar on How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment sponsored by Finney, Stagnaro, Saba & Patterson Co, LPA.

Presenter: Attorney, Christopher P. Finney  will bring their knowledge of property tax assessment and valuation to this class to discuss the process to obtain reductions in both residential and commercial property tax assessments.

Please RSVP to Theresa Jacobson 513-578-3795.

When: Thursday, January 19, 2011 • 1 – 4:10 pm
Credit: 3 hours of OH core law credit
Fee: $30 CABR members/$40 all others
Instructor: Attorney, Paul Saba, Esq.

RSVP: Annette Chmiel 513-842-3011 or achmiel@cabr.org

Paul will bring his expertise of real estate law to this class to discuss the hot topics and other issues as they relate to Ohio real estate law. Topics for Discussion:

• Senate Bill 185
• Attorney Disclosure: Scope of Employment
• Deeds Revisited
• Tax Reproration
• Ethics Changes
• Disclosure
• Purchase Contract,
• Earnest Money Deposit
• Megan’s Law
• Predatory Lending & “Flipping”
• Title Insurance
• “Short Sales”

Please Join Us for a CLE Program on January 27th from 12:00 – 1:00pm; 1:00 – 1:30 Lunch (eat in or carry out)

Cost $25 includes CLE & Lunch (OH & KY – IN)

Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

RSVP: Peggy Gruenke peg@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2732

Topic: IRS Enforcement: Myths and Realities

Presented by: Howard Levy, Esq    

The following are the main topics Howard will cover:

• IRS collection enforcement priorities
• When can the IRS seize property?
• IRS collection notices
• Final notice of intent to levy
• Collection due process hearings – stay on enforcement
• Right to Tax Court review
• What property can the IRS take?
• Exemptions in the Internal Revenue Code
• Equity seizures
• Bank accounts
• Wages and subcontractor income
• Retirement accounts
• Personal residences
• Social security benefits
• IRS seizures – real life examples
• Solutions to IRS collection problems
• Statute of limitations on collection
• Offer in compromise
• Uncollectible – economic hardship
• Installment agreement
• Bankruptcy
• Federal tax liens

1:00 – 1:30 pm:   Lunch (Dine in or Carry-Out, whichever you prefer)

Registration fee per individual is $25.00 : includes lunch and 1 hr CLE general credit - PAY AT DOOR (cash or check made payable to F.S.S.P.) 

Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

RSVP Chrissy Rother crother@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2986

Topic: Professionalism and Substance Abuse Presented by: Judge Pat Fischer and Jim Slattery, Esq.

12:00 – 1:00pm Professionalism CLE Presentation, Judge Patrick Fischer

1:00 – 1:30pm    Substance Abuse CLE Presentation, Jim Slattery, Esq. with the Hamilton County Public Defenders office

The following is a brief outline of what Judge Fischer will discuss:

The following is a brief outline of what Jim Slattery will discuss:

1:30 – 2:00 pm: Networking with Lunch provided (Dine In or Carry-Out)

Location: Hyde Park Country Club 3740 Erie Ave. Cincinnati OH 45208

RSVP Chrissy Rother crother@fssp-law.com or 513-533-2986

Topic: New Hamilton County E-filing System Presented by: Lynn S. Streck

3:30 – 4:30 pm CLE Presentation
4:30 – 5:00 pm Networking with Hors d’Oeuvres provided

DESCRIPTION: The following topics will be covered during Lynn’s presentation:

• Description of Electronic Filing
• Requirements for Electronic Filing
  • Getting Started
  • Logging in & Home Page
  • Help Windows & Abbreviation Box
• How to Prepare Documents for Electronic Filing
• Common Pleas filings
  • Common Pleas Existing Case New Filing
  • Common Pleas New Case New Filing
• Municipal Civil filings
  • Municipal Civil Existing Case New Filing
  • Municipal Civil New Case New Filing
• Court Notifications
• User Information
  • Account Information
• Submitted Filings
  • Copy Cost Account
• Handling Rejections
  • Correcting a rejected filing
  • Where to Find Help

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Join us for a complimentary seminar on Core Law sponsored by Finney, Stagnaro, Saba & Patterson Co, LPA and Maronda Homes.

Presenter: Paul T. Saba, Esq. will bring his knowledge of real estate law to this class to discuss the hot topics and other issues as they relate to Ohio real estate law.

Credit: Fulfills Ohio Core Law Requirement – 3 hrs CE

Location: 1311 Alexander Dr, Hamilton Ohio 45013

RSVP: Tim Cheek 513-894-1135 or cheekt@maronda.com Cost: FREE

Date/Time: Tuesday October 11th

11:30 – 12:00: Registration and Lunch              12:00 – 3:00: Presentation

Topics for Discussion:

• Senate Bill 185
• Attorney Disclosure: Scope of Employment
• Deeds Revisited
• Tax Reproration: New Construction
• Ethics Changes
• Disclosure
• Purchase Contract
• Earnest Money Deposit
• Megan’s Law
• Predatory Lending & “Flipping”
• Title Insurance
• “Short Sales”
• Agency Agency Agency

Date: Tuesday October 4, 2011 1:00-4:00 p.m. (with CE credit)

Location: Sibcy Cline Office Training Center, 8044 Montgomery Road

RSVP: Peggy Gruenke peg@fssp-law.com 513-533-2732

Estate taxes can impact the distribution of real estate assets. Whether for your personal planning or for awareness for others, you will gain information on directing your clients to the proper professionals. The valuable information and knowledge gained through this course will make estate planning and the distribution of assets more understandable.