Steps to Prepare for a Smooth Closing Part 3
This is the third of a three-part series on real estate closings. After the Closing After Closing, the title company completes the transaction process. All of the documents signed at Closing are properly filed and/or mailed to the appropriate parties […]
Read MoreEvents That Prompt An Update to Your Will
While you may recognize that certain events such as marriage, death of a spouse, divorce, or the birth of a child warrant an update to your will, there are other, less well-known occurrences, that also justify revising this legal document. […]
Read MoreSteps to Prepare for a Smooth Closing Part 2
This is the second of a three-part series on real estate closings. At closing, the parties to the sale of real estate take the final actions necessary to complete the transaction to convey the property interest from the seller to the […]
Read MoreSteps to Prepare for a Smooth Closing Part 1
This is the first of a three-part series on real estate closings. Purchasing residential or commercial real estate is a huge undertaking, especially in today’s market. As you reach the end of your journey toward purchasing that perfect home or […]
Read MorePurchasing an Asset with a Significant Other
Today, one in four unmarried couples between the ages of 18 and 34 buy a house together, according to a recent survey by Coldwell Banker Real Estate. Purchasing a house or other large asset with your significant other may be […]
Read MoreSuccession Planning for Family or Closely Held Business
Succession planning can be a daunting topic. No one wants to think their days of owning and working at the business they built will come to an end. All too often, the sobering reality of one’s frailty hits and the […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 & Force Majeure Provisions of Contracts
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted individuals and businesses in many ways. For business owners and individuals entering into contracts, one way that COVID-19 has impacted business dealings is through force majeure provisions. A force majeure provision specifies what should happen […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 Leads to More Subleasing
The need for commercial real estate, especially office and retail space, has been significantly impacted by the pandemic. COVID-19 continues to keep employees working from home, with the likelihood some employees will continue indefinitely to work from home after the […]
Read MoreImportance of a Prenuptial Agreement
It is important to consider whether a prenuptial agreement is appropriate given a couple’s financial circumstances when contemplating marriage. This is particularly essential when one party may have accumulated significant assets, holds an interest in a business, or has child(ren) […]
Read MoreThe Winds of Change
Predicting possible changes in tax laws is probably as difficult as predicting how many inches of snow we are going to get this winter. But it is still a good idea to keep an eye on the weather reports. As […]
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