When buying a house, can I use the same lawyer as the other side (the purchaser or seller) and when do I want to do this? Yes, a buyer and seller can use the same lawyer in a real estate transaction. Both parties must consent to that arrangement and need to be...
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Buying a House: What to expect at my signing meeting?
Once your real estate agent drafts your purchase contract and your conditions are removed, your lawyer’s job is to prepare various closing documents. Once these document are ready, you meet with your lawyer to review and sign them. This meeting usually takes place...
Buying a Home: What do I need before I sign an Offer?
So you've done it! After weeks of looking, you have found the house of your dreams and the price is right. Before you sign the contract, make sure you have completed these steps. Review the Title Prior to making an offer to purchase, a buyer should always review the...
What are Dower Rights?
Dower rights are a long-existing set of rules designed to protect spouses from their spouse selling their home without their consent or knowledge. They arose from a time when land was often held only in one spouses name, typically the husband's. Dower rights prevent...
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The Responsibilities of an Executor
If you have the honor of being named as someone's executor, you might be thinking, "Now what?" There are many responsibilities of an executor you...
Child Support Basics
What is Child Support? Parents are required to financially support their children. The amount of support that is payable is determined by the number...