A non-attorney closing agent would NOT be permitted to do which of the following in regard to UPL issues?

The selection of the correct answer lies in the understanding of the limitations placed on non-attorney closing agents concerning the practice of law. Non-attorney closing agents can perform various tasks associated with closing real estate transactions, but certain activities are deemed to be the practice of law and are restricted to licensed attorneys.

Selecting and drafting deeds that convey title directly relates to the preparation and creation of legal documents. This task involves legal decision-making and an understanding of property law, which falls under the legal representation category. Only licensed attorneys are authorized to draft documents that can create, modify, or extinguish legal rights or obligations, such as deeds. Therefore, this action would clearly violate rules against unauthorized practice of law (UPL) if conducted by a non-attorney.

In contrast, conducting a closing conference, determining the conformity of closing documents, and ensuring that lender's instructions have been satisfied do not necessarily require the legal expertise that drafting deeds does. These tasks can generally be performed by non-attorney closing agents, provided they ensure compliance with the overall transaction requirements rather than creating legal documents. Hence, the restriction on selecting and drafting deeds highlights the boundary between permissible actions for non-attorneys and activities that must be reserved for licensed legal professionals.