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Your Estate Plan is a very personal matter. It is an opportunity to plan your legacy: to speak for yourself, one last time, after your death.
These and many more are all of the questions that you can answer in your estate documents, Last Will and Testament, or provide for in your Trust.
You can also plan for who will make decisions on your behalf in case of your incapacity.
Estate plans vary from simple powers of attorney and directives allowing certain individuals to carry on your affairs in case of death or incapacity, to relatively basic wills that provide for last wishes and distribute remaining assets, to complex trust agreements that can allow you to do just about anything with your assets.
For individuals and families with relatively few assets and relatively low risk of sudden life changing circumstances, a Will based plan may suffice. Will based plans also include any “ancillary” documents such as a health care directive (“living will”), financial power of attorney, medical power of attorney, HIPAA authorizations, and child protection plan. Will Based plans are:
If you are the type of person that does not want the details of your estate to become a public record, you might consider the option of setting up a trust to transfer your property upon death (or sooner). Unlike a will, a trust is a private document that will not be filed with the probate court. Depending on the complexity of your situation, the value of your estate, and what you are looking to accomplish, there are different types of trusts available to accomplish your goals.
What is the estate planning process?
Glouzgal Law PLLC helps clients all across Connecticut and New York with real estate related legal services. We help our clients accomplish their goals while limiting their liability and meeting their financial needs. Whether buying, selling, or refinancing your home, a business location, or an investment property or fighting a foreclosure by your lender or a tax authority, you will need the help of a Danbury real estate lawyer.
We represent both buyers and sellers in real estate closing transactions. While the exact steps are different in a sale or purchase of real estate, the services we provide are similar: We assist in negotiating and drafting the sales contract, compile information on mortgages and liens, handle the flow of money through escrow and the transfer of title via deed; all the while making sure our clients interests are protected from legal and financial liability.
If you own or are looking to buy property for a specific use, we can help you figure out if your use is allowed by local zoning regulations. We can also assist in filing special using permits with zoning, including town hall filings and zoning board meetings.
If you are looking to rent out real estate property but need a custom lease drafted, we can help you at a very reasonable cost. After a meeting with the client to discuss needs and goals of the rental arrangement we draft a custom lease that addresses those needs and goals. If things turn sour with your tenant, we help Landlords enforce their property rights through the eviction process.
Being foreclosed on by your bank, mortgage company, or a tax authority? There are a few options that you can choose from to meet your obligations. Being foreclosed on is not enjoyable, but our experienced foreclosure defense attorneys can help you limit the financial impact the foreclosure has on your life.
Make sure all your bases are covered by hiring a real estate attorney at Glouzgal Law PLLC to handle your real estate related legal matters. Contact us today by phone at 203-885-0500.
Businesses are bought and sold for many reasons. Merger, retirement, relocation, children, health, new ideas….the reasons are as diverse as the types of businesses and their owners.
Whether you are buying or selling a business one thing is universal: you want to limit your liability. If you are buying the business you want to make sure you are not on the hook for those things that came before you. If you are selling the business, you want to make sure you are not on the hook for things that happen after you are gone.
In either case, you will want the guidance and assistance of an experienced business attorney to help you get through the business succession process.
Here are just some of the tasks we perform for our business succession clients:
Negotiate and Draft Asset Purchase Agreement and Ancillary Agreements
Perform Due Diligence on Both Business Entities
Issue Attorney Opinion Letters
Manage Purchase Funds Through Escrow
Transfer Physical Assets
Transfer Intellectual property
Draft and Record State Documents
Fix Problems That Come Up
At Glouzgal Law PLLC we are always happy to help our business clients buy or sell commercial real estate property to meet their business needs and goals. Our experienced real estate attorneys and business attorneys make sure that our clients are fully protected when buying commercial real estate property. We can handle all negotiation, drafting, lender requirements, transfer documents, and funds through escrow.
For Buyers, we make sure the property is suitable for our clients purpose, that they are getting clear and marketable title, that they meet all lender requirements, and that they are fully informed the whole way.
For Sellers, we make sure that they have the legal right to sell the property, that all transfer documents are properly drafted, and that they can and do meet all of their obligations as Seller.
For all of our commercial real estate clients, WE ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE MONEY IS RIGHT.
Commercial real estate closings involve real estate property that is either bought for business purposes, such as retail, office, industrial or land properties, and any property that is bought by a business for investment purposes. Therefore, a doctor buying office space, a store buying retail space, a manufacturer buying a factory and a business buying a condo to rent out or a house to flip, are all considered commercial real estate closings.
Commercial real estate closings are different in a few keys ways from residential real estate closings.
This can get a little complicated. It depends on whether the property is owned by the same business as is being sold, or by a separate holdings company. It depends on whether the entire business entity is being purchased, or only it’s assets. The steps that are affected the most are the offer and contract steps because they may be completely covered by the business purchase and sale contract.
Many times commercial properties are purchased specifically because they already have paying tenants. If there are already tenants in the property, the Buyer will have a few options. First, leases between the Seller and the Tenants must be reviewed to see if they are voided by sale of the property, if they are assumable by the Buyer, or if they MUST BE ASSUMED by the Buyer (this should be done before the property is purchased). In all cases, either a new lease or an assumption of lease must be drafted and signed. The Buyer or Tenant may also wish to record a notice of lease on the land records.
If there are non-paying tenants, hold-over tenants, or tenants who simply don’t want to return phone calls, those tenants will need to be noticed and evicted.
Drafting a will stands as one of the most crucial tasks individuals undertake. It ensures our loved ones are cared for and our wishes respected after we’re gone. While some may consider drafting a will a straightforward process, the guidance of an experienced estate planning attorney can make a world of difference. Here’s why seeking legal counsel is invaluable when it comes to creating your Last Will and Testament:
While it may be tempting to draft a will independently, the benefits of consulting with a qualified attorney are significant. From legal expertise and customization to comprehensive estate planning and peace of mind, their guidance ensures that your final wishes are honored in the most effective and legally sound manner possible. When it comes to planning for the future, investing in professional legal counsel is an investment in your peace of mind, the well-being of your loved ones, and the preservation of your legacy.
If you are looking to buy a home in Connecticut or New York, you will need the services of a real estate closing attorney. A buyer’s closing attorney’s job is to protect their client legally and financially. This includes handling all of the contracts, clearing title and securing title insurance, and meeting all lender requirements.
A buyer’s real estate closing attorney helps coordinate the purchase of the property by making sure all laws are followed, his client is getting the property as promised, and by managing the finances. A buyer’s closing attorney performs the following functions:
A buyer’s real estate closing attorney can minimize the stress and anxiety of buying a home by giving you somebody you can turn to with literally any question throughout the process. This is perhaps the biggest benefit.
If you are looking to buy a house or condo in Connecticut or New York, let us handle your real estate closing matters. We charge flat rate fees on closings, and we offer FREE phone consultations, so you can make sure we are the right attorney for you.
Every business depends upon agreements with co-owners, customers, suppliers, employees, financial institutions and investors, etc. Many agreements are not enforceable unless in writing. Even if not a requirement for enforcement, reducing an agreement to paper clarifies the terms, and the responsibilities of both parties. You need to protect your business by solidifying your business agreements into written business contracts.
A well written and thorough business contract acts as litigation avoidance. If the contract contains a term defining exactly how the parties should act there will be no need to litigate when that situation arises. This can save time, stress, and most importantly to your business, money.
If you are starting a business you need to have a business attorney draft or review your contracts. There are so many considerations and fine points in contract law! You need a professional on your side.
Our business attorneys draft contracts between business co-owners:
Our business attorneys draft contracts between businesses and employees including:
Our business attorneys draft contracts between businesses and financial institutions/investors:
Our business attorneys draft contracts between businesses and their customers:
Our business attorneys draft contracts between businesses and their suppliers:
Our business attorneys draft contracts between businesses and other businesses:
We also draft the entire spectrum of business succession contracts and documentation
Our real estate attorneys navigate the oceans of paperwork involved with matters such as buying or selling a home or business property, short sale negotiation and closing, refinancing, foreclosure defense and landlord-tenant matters.
We help our clients gain peace of mind by protecting their assets and the financial stability of their loved ones. From simple wills and healthcare directives to family trusts, our estate planning attorneys offer an array of estate planning services.
We represent business organizations and individual clients in the organization of their business. Our business law attorneys focus on the needs of local businesses offering legal services including formation, licensing with the State, and contract drafting.