Contract violation

You need to understand what is going on in the transaction. If the buyer is going to perform, then you would want to make that happen. If the...

In real estate sale - do money always go to escrow account?

In the vast majority of real estate sales, the buyers earnest money is deposited in escrow either with the title company or one of the real estate...

I closed on a house I was buying 7 days or so before I was maried. Does my husband have any rights in divorce?

the answer to this question depends on family law rather than property law. I will adjust the practice area below. I expect the family lawyers...

Am i the rightful heir to the estate?

The best way to get an answer is to ask your family members who you get along with well. Chances are good that your father left at least part of...

I was a joint owner on my Dad's bank accounts. Do I have to turn these over to probate.

No, it is not true. If your father was a US citizen, he had a $5.4 million gift and estate personal exemption. The IRS will not impose any tax on...

How do i get a copy of my father's trust?

The best way to get a copy of the trust is to ask your father for a copy. If he does not have a copy, ask for the contact information for the...

How to get the name of the lawyer on and a copy of my fathers living trust?

In addition to a possible probate proceeding, you should investigate whether your father owned property in joint tenancy, life insurance, in a...

Our HOA Board is doing a complete revision of our Bylaws. Should we hire an attorney to review them before the members vote?

Yes, it is essential to have the bylaws reviewed and revised by an attorney before you adopt them. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of...

Buying a failing business without it also dragging you down with is much more difficult than buying a successful business. Obligations to...

Do I need a Real Estate Atty? My 80yr Mother recently sold her home. Buyers are threatening small claims court.

Whether you decide to fight in court or make a deal and pay for the repairs, I suggest you demand an written agreement that the buyers make no more...