Legal Real Estate

An estate planning lawyer helps clients create legal documents to determine how wealth, property and other assets will be distributed after death or incapacitation. The lawyer may also be called on to assist with the estate administration process after a loved one dies and guide beneficiaries through probate court if...

Whether you are buying or selling real estate, you can benefit from the legal guidance of a qualified property lawyer. Often, buyers will decide to hire an attorney before they sign the purchase contract because they believe the attorney can help protect their interests and avoid future issues that could...

Probate is a court-supervised process that identifies, values, and transfers the assets and property of a deceased person. It is a time-consuming and often costly process. Depending on the size and complexity of the estate, probate can take months or even years. First, identify all of your loved one’s assets...

A 1031 exchange is a tax strategy that allows property owners to defer capital gains taxes by exchanging their real estate for another investment property. This is a great strategy for investors who are looking to diversify their investment portfolio, or simply increase the value of their current property. What...

Who are the legal heirs of a deceased person in USA? Depending on the laws of each state, the heirs of a deceased person may include a surviving spouse, children (including half-siblings), and descendants of parents. In some states, the heirs of a deceased parent may include stepchildren (children who...