Death Changes Everything: What Titleholders Should Do When Someone Dies
Presented By:
Joanna Carson
Director of Training and Development
Re/Max Precision
April 16, 2026
10:00 AM Central Time
Clive Training Center (Clive North)
2202
CLIVE, IA 50325-2533
1.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Approved State(s): IA  Category: Elective
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Practical implications of death in real estate ownership, title transfer, trustee responsibilities, and related tax issues.

Course Details
Learning Objectives

By the end of this class, participants will be able to:

  • Identify how title to real estate is affected when a property owner dies.
  • Distinguish between ownership types (sole, joint tenancy, tenancy in common, trust-held property) and how death impacts each.
  • Understand the process of transferring title after death.
  • Recognize the role of trustees, executors, and beneficiaries.
  • Discuss key tax considerations following the death of an owner or trustee.
About The Instructor
With over 25 years in the real estate industry, and nearly a decade in the coaching and training space, Joanna brings an enthusiasm and vast array of experience to agents. As the Director of Training and Education at RE/MAX Precision, Joanna works with newer and seasoned agents alike and oversees the Continuing Education offered as part of the ongoing elevation of agent success and license renewal.
Education Credits
Real Estate Continuing Education (Iowa) 
1.00 Real Estate Continuing Education Credit Hours
Category: Elective
Price: FREE (No Fee)

This course has been approved by the Iowa Real Estate Commission for 1.0 real estate continuing education credit. Provider #262. Course Approval #262-7566-Elective.
Contact Us
Education Provider

Preferred Systems, Inc.
1001 State Street, Suite 1400
Erie, PA 16501
Phone: 888.455.7437
info@preferrededucation.com
www.preferrededucation.com
Instructor

Joanna Carson
REMAX Precision
2202 Woodlands Parkway
Des Moines, IA 50325
Phone: 480.737.0022
joanna@precisiondsm.com
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