UTA Board Welcomes Several New Directors

Congratulations to new Board members are in order. Josh Jacoby of Allied Trustee Services, and Laura Coughlin, Esq., of McCalla Raymer Leibert and Pierce were elected to the Board of Directors for three-year terms, ending in 2028. Gary Wisham of Allied Trustee Services, and Glenn Wechsler, Esq., of Law Offices...

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Webinar On Anti-Money Laundering Regulations

UTA’s next webinar – on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations – will be held Monday, December 1st from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm, Pacific Time. FinCEN (The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network), a bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department, has issued new regulations, effective March 1, 2026, that impact title companies and trustees....

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UTA Holiday Party at Il Fornaio

                  Join us for UTA’s Holiday Party, Tuesday, December 9th from 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Il Fornaio in Irvine. We’ll enjoy live music, great drinks and heavy hors ‘doevres. Don’t miss this wonderful event! Bring your significant other! Register here....

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Update on AB 130 Litigation Affecting Restrictions on Junior Liens

In September, the United Trustees Association, the California Mortgage Association, and the California Credit Union League, and several impacted individuals, financial institutions and small business owners sued Rob Bonta, as California Attorney General, to block enforcement of portions of Assembly Bill 130 impacting collection of junior liens that threaten to...

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UTA Members Donate to Las Vegas Kids

    Several of our UTA members donated schools supplies at the 50th Anniversary UTA Conference to ‘I’m Young And Empowered’, a non-profit charity that provides vital support to low-income Las Vegas families with children. I’m Young And Empowered, Inc’s mission is to provide vital support to low-income Las Vegas families...

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Appreciation Given to UTA Alumni!

(Left to Right) Vickie Adams, Stephen Hicklin, Lois Strunz, UTA President Ed Treder, Chris Perry, Patric Kelly, Felita Kealing, Michelle Stephens, Michael Brooks We would like to thank the several distinguished UTA alumni and returning members who joined us at the Golden Anniversary dinner on August 18th at the JW...

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Glenn Wechsler Receives Member of the Year Award

UTA President Ed Treder and Glenn Wechsler Glenn Wechsler, with Law Offices of Glenn Wechsler, was awarded the Dorothy Schick Member of the Year during the Association’s 50th Annual Education Conference. Wechsler has been an advent member of UTA and CTA for 30 years. Wechsler received the award for his...

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Gary Wisham Honored with Phil Adleson Award

Gary Wisham receives Phil Adleson Award from UTA President Ed Treder Gary Wisham is the worthy recipient of the 2025 Phil Adleson Education & Advocacy Award. The award is presented annually to a member who both educates and advocates on behalf of UTA and its membership. The stringent criteria for...

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2026 Conference Dates Set

Hyatt Grand Resort Scottsdale UTA President Edward Treder has announced the dates and location for the 2026 Annual Conference.  The Association’s 51st annual conference will be held at the Hyatt Grand Resort in Scottsdale, August 9-11, 2026. Registration materials will be online in April 2026. “Next year’s conference will be...

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