Trusts and Real Estate Conveyance Trusts can be used for a variety of purposes in estate and wealth planning. A common use for a Trust is to hold real estate property. Whether holding the real estate is the sole purpose of the …
How Do I File For Divorce? – Divorce Frequently Asked Questions
Filing for Divorce in Connecticut Divorce FAQ – How to file for divorce in CT “How do I File for Divorce?” is a common question we get asked during our initial consultations for divorce clients. This is a very important question. In …
How much will a divorce cost? – Divorce Frequently Asked Questions
Divorce Frequently Asked Questions #1 How Much Will A Divorce Cost? Perhaps the most common question we get from our new divorce clients is: How much will my divorce cost? What divorce clients need to understand is that every divorce …
Trees and Property Lines – My Neighbor’s Tree Is On My Property!
Trees As Encroachment Issues What Can I Do If My Neighbor’s Tree Is On My Property? The Tree Problem A very common type of “encroachment” is when a tree, or any form of vegetation, grows onto or across somebody else’s …
Do I Need a Real Estate Closing Attorney to Sell My Home?
Selling a Home in CT? You Need a Real Estate Closing Attorney If you are looking to sell your home, you may or may not want to hire a real estate agent, but you will definitely want to hire a …
Why Do I Need a Real Estate Closing Attorney to Buy a House in Connecticut?
Buying a House in CT? You will need to hire a Real Estate Closing Attorney If you are looking to buy a home in Connecticut, you will need the services of a real estate closing attorney. A buyer’s closing attorney’s job is …
Hazard Insurance Delays Real Estate Closings Under New TRID Laws
Hazard Insurance may Delay Your Real Estate Closing Under the new TILA/RESPA Integrated Disclosures (“TRID”) real estate settlement practices, consumers (those taking out a mortgage to buy a home) must receive and acknowledge the Closing Disclosure, a document showing where all …
Successor Liability for Business Tax Debts in Connecticut
Successor Liability: You May Be Liable for Unpaid Business Taxes When Buying a Business If you rush into buying a business you may receive a nice little gift from the State of Connecticut. Except it’s not a gift, it’s a bill, …
Right to Foreclosure Mediation Extended to Divorcees and Surviving Spouses – Connecticut Public Act No. 15-124
Right to Foreclosure Mediation for Divorcees and Surviving Spouses Connecticut Public Act 15-124 – An Act Extending The Foreclosure Mediation Program One of the benefits of being in a multi-partner law firm is the overlap between our different practice areas, …
Tax Relief for Short Sale Debt Forgiveness
Short Sale Tax Relief Exemption for Tax Liability Created by Short Sale Debt Forgiveness The Budget Bill signed into law by President Obama on December 18th, 2015, has received a lot of coverage in the news for many reasons. One of …