Plan. Protect. Pass It On.
As a real estate lawyer, I often come across clients who are excited about purchasing their dream home or investment property. They have done their due diligence, completed inspections, and secured financing. However, one crucial aspect that many homebuyers overlook...
Introduction: Commercial real estate transactions are complex, multifaceted affairs that often require a tailored approach. While a buyer's needs in these deals are apparent, the seller's position is equally intricate and laden with unique challenges. If the sale also...
Are you one of the many people who aren’t sure what a residential real estate attorney does besides review a bunch of papers? No worries, but I hope I can add a little depth to the understanding of a closing attorney’s responsibilities. While many people associate...
In short, this Georgia real estate lawyer’s answer is almost always, “Yes,” if you care about having the best experience and result in your transaction. With the rise of online property platforms like Zillow and DIY home-buying/selling guides, many individuals...
I just got back from a George Strait concert in Tampa, which was a good time, and I’m inspired to sprinkle some of his lyrical wisdom into a blog on maintenance of your personal affairs. Let’s start with, "Write this Down,” in which he urges his loved one to “take a...
Many people believe that the simplest way to pass on property to loved ones is to directly give it to them while they’re alive. It certainly seems like a simple and cheap way to estate plan, but direct gifting is often more expensive than a formal plan designed to...
Deeds, as legal documents facilitating property transfer, might appear to be straightforward paperwork, but they demand a deep understanding of the law. People who don’t have significant experience with real estate work may think that they can use a form just as well as an attorney can, but the problem is that the DIY’er will not recognize when they’re messing up until it’s too late.