A lawyer is a person who can give legal advice, draft contracts, help with lawsuits, anything related to the law. Many people don’t consult with a lawyer when they should. Take advantages of the services of a lawyer, depending on your situation. When buying property, writing a will or trying to untangle your taxes, a lawyer can be a great help.
Real Estate Gift Must Include Willing Receiver
Giving the gift of real estate or investment property requires a willing giver and a willing taker. A person cannot gift property if the person they are giving to declines the real estate gift. If the receiver accepts the gift, he or she is responsible for all taxes, fees and payments associated with the property.
Attorney Fees Out Of Line
Attorneys generally charge clients for their time, and often at a minimum of a quarter of an hour. But an attorney's rates should be discussed when they are hired.
Sub-Dividing Lot Before Sale
A homeowner wants to retain part of their lot before selling the home to a family member. Talk to the local zoning department of your municipality to find out about minimum acreage requirements and any other restrictions. The sub-division should definitely be included in the real estate contract, and a real estate attorney should be consulted before any deal is finalized.
Real Estate Attorney Best For Help With Real Estate Fraud
What should you do if you believe you are a victim of real estate fraud. Ilyce and Sam advice her to consult with a real estate attorney who can untangle the mess caused by the real estate fraud. Besides getting a good real estate attorney, Ilyce and Sam suggest filing a complaint with the real estate company who perpetrated the real estate fraud.
Condo Closing Incurs Extra Fees
Who pays closing costs? A couple asks for real estate advice after incurring costs in a closing that they believe they should not have had to pay. The closing attorney charged an extra fee and the closing was delayed by four months. Who is responsible for these additional costs?
Real Estate Agent, Attorney Can Help Buy Property
While you can look at real estate without a real estate agent, it's usually helpful to have one. You can work with either a buyer's agent or a seller's agent. And when you're ready to finalize your real estate purchase you should hire a real estate attorney as well. Learn about the benefits of hiring real estate professionals.
Real Estate Scam: Condo Owner Scammed By Real Estate Company
The owner of a condominium believes she was scammed by a real estate company who bought her condo to get her out of foreclosure. In the scam, the condo owner never got most of the money she was supposed to get from the real estate company for the condo purchase. Ilyce recommends the condo owner get in touch with an attorney immediately to help her retrieve her money from the real estate company that scammed her.