May 8, 2024

Love Thy Neighbor

Boundary Line Disputes and Tips for Resolution

Neighbor disputes are the most inflammatory and emotional types of claims handled by title insurance companies. These disputes can arise long after closing

and demand precise understanding of the law. 

Join our Advocus staff attorneys as they explore the following topics: 

• Underwriting Guidelines for endorsing over the encroachments. 
• Easement Agreements between adjoining property owners. 
• Claim case studies involving encroachments, survey matters, and easements.

About the Speakers

Elizabeth L. Faber

National Licensing Counsel and Claims Counsel

Advocus National Title Insurance Company | Chicago, IL.

Elizabeth (Beth) investigates and resolves title insurance claims. She has worked at Advocus since 2015 and is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. She is also involved in the American Land Title Association's Title Counsel Committee and the Illinois Land Title Association's Title Counsel Committee. John Marshall Law School, Chicago, J.D. 2011; Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois, B.A. (with honors) 2008.

Sophie T. Kabbes

Underwriting Attorney

Advocus National Title Insurance Company | Champaign, IL.

Sophie joined Advocus in 2021 and played a vital role with the implementation of the 2021 ALTA forms. Her previous experience includes creating an education program on investing, accounting, and legal resources for women in business. Prior to joining Advocus, Sophie practiced in Effingham, Illinois, where she focused on real estate, estate planning, and estates. Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D. 2018 (Dean's Honors), University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, B.S. 2015 (Bronze Tablet Recipient - top 3% of graduating class).

Advocus University is an accredited Continuing Legal Education provider and a division of

Advocus National Title Insurance Company, formerly Attorneys' Title Guaranty Fund, Inc.(ATG).

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