More about Zachary Pearlstein
Zachary Pearlstein, JD, is a Regulatory Compliance Director with CLA's Mortgage Advisory Division. He joined CLA on January 1, 2014, as part of its acquisition of Bankers Advisory, Inc. Zachary oversees Mortgage Advisory's regulatory compliance team, which focuses on federal and state compliance, fair lending, and the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). He is a graduate of Brandeis University and earned his juris doctor at Suffolk University Law School. He is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.
Blog Posts by Zachary Pearlstein:
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Utah Amends Provisions under Residential Mortgage Practices and Licensing Act
The state of Utah has recently revised its Residential Mortgage Practices and Licensing Act (House Bill 196), which specifies the reporting and licensing requirements under the jurisdiction of the Division of Real Estate. These changes are effective as of May 8, 2017.
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Utah Enacts Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
The state of Utah has recently enacted the Uniform Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act, which clarifies the law regarding access to digital assets in the case of death or incapacitation. The Act will become a new chapter within the Uniform Probate Code, and will be effective as of May 8, 2017.
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Utah Updates Notaries Public Reform Act
The State of Utah has recently amended several provisions of the Notaries Public Reform Act, with an effective date of May 8, 2017.
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Arkansas Modifies Provisions Regarding Notary Publics
The General Assembly of the state of Arkansas has recently amended Arkansas Code § 21-6-309, which relates to notary publics. These updates are effective as of August 18, 2017.
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Idaho Enacts Provisions Regarding Notarial Acts
The state of Idaho has recently enacted the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, with various provisions becoming effective between July 1, 2017 and July 1, 2019.
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Arkansas Enacts Provisions Regarding Electronic Notary Public Act
The state of Arkansas has recently enacted House Bill 1479, which creates the Arkansas Electronic Notary Public Act. These provisions will become effective on August 18, 2017.
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Virginia Amends Provisions Regarding Tenants by the Entireties
The General Assembly of Virginia has recently updated House Bill 2050, section 55-20.2, which concerns the severing of a tenancy by the entireties. These changes will become effective on July 1, 2017.
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Tennessee Announces Annual Supervision Fees
The Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions has announced the annual supervision fees for non-depository financial institutions for fiscal year 2016-2017, which become effective on October 14, 2016. The purpose of these fees is to cover the annual licensing or registration fees, as well as the costs of routine examinations and investigations.
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Alaska Modifies Provisions Regarding Powers of Attorney
The legislature of the state of Alaska has recently updated its power of attorney provisions, including an important update to the statutory power of attorney form, with an effective date of January 1, 2017. The power of attorney provisions first outlines what constitutes acceptance by, and the liability of, an agent.
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Louisiana Amends Provisions Regarding Trusts
The state of Louisiana has recently updated its Trust Code, through House Bill No. 286, which is effective August 1, 2016. One of the revisions applies to the situation where a beneficiary dies before the settlor (the person who created the trust). The update expands the category of parties to whom the settlor may shift […]