Real Estate – Estate Planning – Personal Injury
What Is a Beneficiary in Estate Planning? Learn what a beneficiary is, how they’re named, and why it’s critical to keep beneficiary designations up to date. Get estate planning guidance from an experienced attorney. What Is a Beneficiary? If you’re …
What Is a Trustee? | Role, Duties & Responsibilities Learn what a trustee is, what they do, and why the role is so important in estate planning. Understand trustee responsibilities from a trusted estate planning attorney. What Is a Trustee? …
Why Hiring a Local Real Estate Attorney Matters When Buying or Selling Property If you’re searching “real estate attorney near me,” you’re already taking a smart step toward protecting one of the biggest financial transactions of your life. Whether you’re …
Inheriting Property? Here’s How to Clear Title After Probate If you’ve inherited real estate through probate, don’t assume you have a clean title just because the estate is closed. Title issues after probate are surprisingly common — and they can …
Buying a Home with a Partner or Friend? Here’s What Unmarried Buyers Need to Know Buying real estate with someone you’re not married to—whether it’s a romantic partner, friend, sibling, or business partner—is increasingly common. But without proper planning, these …
Real Estate Closings From Home with Remote Online Notarization and Other Options As we find ourselves in the middle of the COVID pandemic, there are still many clients who need real estate related services. Right now we are helping clients: …
What Happens To My Real Estate Mortgage and Deed if my name changes? Often, we run into a scenario where an individuals name changed after they purchased or otherwise took title to a real estate property. This can happen for …
Capital Contribution to HOA Closing Costs Paid to Condo Association Today, I had a closing with a client n a condominium in New Milford. The particular condominium association (or home owners association, commonly called “HOA”) had a condition to buying …
What is a real estate conveyance tax? A real estate conveyance tax is a tax paid by the “Transferor” in a real estate transaction, typically this is a Seller. However, there are some clever Sellers that put the burden of …
How is a Binder/Offer to Purchase Different from a Contract? What is a Binder or Offer to Purchase? A real estate binder is an agreement that is commonly drafted by real estate agents. It is a document that contains all …