I’m posed this questions by clients often. The technical answer is: unless your lender demands that you have title insurance it is not required that you have it. The practical answer is somewhat different. Any time that you can minimize the risk of your having...
In my years of experience I’ve watched family members, brothers and sisters, parents and children, boyfriends and girlfriends, teammates and others, purchase properties, and then have their relationships deteriorate. They all said, in the beginning, “a breakup...
There are some consideration to keep in mind when selecting the right lawyer for your needs. Whenever you hire a lawyer, work with one who has been referred by someone you trust. If that’s not possible, do your research online about the firm, read reviews, and...
When a Seller of a home, which was the matrimonial home prior to a separation, is in the Seller’s name, problem can arise. If the Seller is not yet divorced certain steps need to be made to ensure the sale goes smoothly. The Dower Act requires that the...
Transferring land by way of a Power of Attorney should be done by all parties together to prevent disaster. Perhaps I have overstated my concern a touch but here’s a scenario that happened at our office. I once had a client who wanted to purchase a house from a...
Condominium purchasers often send a copy of the condominium bylaws to a “review specialist” prior to finalizing a condominium purchase agreement. Often, those bylaws are 25-30 pages in length and quite legalistic in nature. A review is, however, something you can do...
It never ceases to amaze me that two or more adults can agree to pool their money to purchase a home, to fund monthly mortgage payments, to maintain and operate that home, all with have no written agreement that sets out what will happen if their relationship comes...
Many people wonder why they need to pay a lawyer for a Will. Why not just write one myself or use a kit? You might be surprised to hear the answer. The answer is really just one of ‘insurance’. By hiring a lawyer to write your Will you are guaranteed that...
You’re looking for a different home, one with a big back yard you can envision yourself relaxing in on a warm summer evening. Perhaps a yard that the kids can play in? Then you find it. The perfect home with the perfect yard–or so you think. Many homes...
With a hot real-estate market it’s important to do all of your due diligence before purchasing. For condos that includes pouring over condo bylaws and meeting minutes. Buyers ought to satisfy themselves that the condominium they are about to purchase is not soon...
