2016 Conference Dates Set

UTA President Randy Newman has announced the dates and location for the 2016 Annual Conference. The Association’s 41st conference will be held at the La Quinta Resort & Club in La Quinta (Palm Springs) California, November 6-8th, 2016. Please note that November 8th is election day, so please register for...

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UTA Announces 2016 Advertising Opportunities

UTA members have four products to communicate their services to the membership in 2016. Members who advertise electronically, and in the UTA Quarterly and the Membership Directory receive a 20% break off list price! To review the ad rates and to buy advertisements, click here.

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UTA Welcomes Three New Members

The United Trustees Association welcomes the following new members: Bryan Beckler, Walz Group, Temecula, CA Doug Nunez, Trustee Corps, Las Vegas, NV Michael Reagan, National Asset Management Group, Anaheim, CA  

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Fourteen Members on Ballot For Board of Directors

UTA President Randy Newman and UTA Nomination Committee Chair Mark Blackman have announced that fourteen members will appear on the ballot for the five seats that are up for election to the UTA Board of Directors. Only “Regular” members have voting privileges. Terms for each of the Directorships is for...

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IRS Updates Procedures for Sending Notices of Sale

The IRS has updated procedures for sending Notices of Sale. The procedures went into effect back in April. Revised Publication 786, Instructions for Preparing a Notice of Nonjudicial Sale of Property and Application for Consent to Sale includes two forms and their instructions: Form 14497 (Notice of Nonjudicial Sale of...

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Legislative Time

Michael Belote, Esq.

By Michael Belote, Esq., UTA California Lobbyist, California Advocates The legislative process proceeds according to a rhythm all of its own. The year begins slowly, ceremonially, and with little concrete action. As the end of session looms, however, the pace increases exponentially, bills are “gutted and amended”, and proposals can...

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Washington Update

By Holly Chisa Over the next few months, lawmakers, interested parties, and state agencies will meet to discuss the future of foreclosures in Washington, and of mediation. Why are we meeting now? As programs age, as the housing market changes, as new needs arise, improvements are needed. More importantly, the...

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