When it comes to buying or selling a home, there is an overwhelming amount of paperwork to handle, but which documents are important to keep? While your agent, title company, and mortgage lender (if applicable) collect and monitor the bulk…
Your property can be protected from legal claims and creditors by real asset protection. It can help prevent your assets from being seized or liquidated in the event of a lawsuit, bankruptcy, or other financial crisis. Asset protection strategies can…
Legally binding real estate contracts define each party's role and obligations in a property transaction. Attachments to the agreement may include clauses and contingencies. Reading and understanding your contract is important, especially paying attention to specified deadlines and dates, legal…
Using common sense and basic knowledge of landlord-tenant law can often resolve minor issues that tenants face in a rental. Still, some problems are serious enough to warrant the services of a lawyer to protect your rights. Renters will benefit…
Purchasing a home involves the transfer of legal property from one entity to another. Real estate transactions can become quite complex, especially as the market is ever-evolving with the increased presence of foreign buyers, publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), and house-flipping enterprises.…
Besides homebuyers, real estate scams also affect people refinancing their mortgages, selling their homes, purchasing or owning commercial property, and even renting. Con artists are eager to scam at every stage of a real estate transaction. Although scams vary, there…
It's never a good idea to remove all contingencies from your real estate purchase. Waiving necessary due diligence during the mortgage, appraisal, or inspection process to close may cause long-term consequences. In some states, real estate agents may face litigation for…
There is still a possibility that you may face a legal dispute regarding a property deal regardless of how carefully you plan and how well you seek the guidance of a real estate lawyer. Many US businesses use litigation to solve…
Assisted living communities to provide essential care and a sense of calm and peace of mind for aging your parents. Identifying the suitable facility "fit" for your loved one is a journey requiring matching your parents' needs, budget, and lifestyle…
The knowledge and technology utilized by today’s medical professionals has advanced immensely in recent years. Nowadays, machines are able to sustain life longer than ever before, but questions remain about what quality of life you wish to have. The answers…