ABC’s of Selling Real Estate Held in Trust
A common estate planning tool, a trust is a fiduciary relationship that is created to manage property or other assets for a third party’s benefit. There are many types of trusts, but [...]
Buying a Condo? Review These Essential Documents First
When you buy or sell real estate, you can expect the following basic documents: an offer to purchase, followed by a purchase and sale agreement, concluding with a deed transferring title to [...]
Inheriting a House or Other Real Property? Know the Permitting Laws Before You Sell.
When a loved one dies and you inherit a house or other real property, coping with their loss is stressful enough. Not to mention the work of settling the estate. All the [...]
Sellers Beware: It’s No Longer Legal to Require a Buyer to Waive a Home Inspection
One of the most challenging aspects of buying a home is knowing exactly what you’re purchasing. Does the roof leak? Is the foundation sound? Is the electrical wiring in good shape? Which [...]
Real Estate Deeds Are Best Signed in Person by the Seller. But What If That’s Not Possible?
Suppose your aging mother has decided to sell her home and move into assisted living. The sale is essential for her to afford her new accommodations. She has a buyer and a [...]
Is “Tele-Legal” Here to Stay?
Closed offices. Virtual courts. E-recording and e-filing. Video conferences for everything from estate planning to real estate closings. The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered how law is practiced. As more Americans are [...]
