Seven Title Defects That Can Sabotage Your Real Estate Deal

When you are looking to purchase real estate, it is not enough to examine the physical property itself. You also need to look into the legal state of the property to determine if there are any title defects, or else face serious potential legal and financial consequences that can ruin your transaction. If you don’t have the assistance of legal counsel and a reputable title agency, here are seven title defects that can sabotage your real estate deal:

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When Does a Guardianship Become Necessary?

There are few things more stressful than your loved one reaching a point where they need a legal guardianship to help protect them. If that happens, you will need to act quickly to ensure they receive the legal and financial protections that a guardianship affords them. But when exactly does guardianship become necessary, and what should you do if you have reached that point?

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How Can Commercial Transactions Go Wrong?

Every business relies on the ability to efficiently conduct transactions with its customers, without being impeded by unnecessary hurdles or concerns. And yet, any business that is not careful can find itself dealing with the consequences of a poorly thought out contract or some legal problem they did not foresee. Here are just some of the ways that commercial transactions can go wrong:

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Five Important Reasons to Get a Power of Attorney

A power of attorney is an essential component of any estate plan, and ensuring you have one suited for your needs will protect your interests and can help avoid many potential legal issues. However, despite this, some people express doubts regarding the concept of a power of attorney. Here are five important reasons you should get a power of attorney:

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Guardianship?

If you have a loved one who is unable to care for themselves, a guardianship may be an effective means of ensuring their needs are taken care of. However, there are benefits and costs to having a legal guardian assigned to a loved one, which can have a substantial effect on both your life and the life of your loved one. Here are the pros and cons of a guardianship:

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The Pros and Cons of a Limited Liability Company (LLC)

It has become increasingly common in recent years for people to structure their businesses as limited liability companies, also known as LLCs. These types of companies can be good for some businesses, but they are not necessarily the best for everyone. Here are some of the pros and cons of organizing your business as an LLC:

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How Can a Home Inspection Help You?

If you are looking to buy a new home, it is very likely one of the biggest financial transactions you will ever make. However, given that current market conditions are very favorable to sellers, not all buyers are choosing to exercise their right to perform a home inspection before they decide to buy, either because of cost concerns or as a tactic to make a bid look more attractive than offers by other potential buyers. If you are not careful, however, a failure to perform a home inspection could result in serious legal and financial problems later on.

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Five Major Reasons to Seek Guardianship For Your Loved One

The decision to seek guardianship or conservatorship for a loved one is always difficult, but it can be essential to ensuring their well-being. However, not everyone recognizes when it is time to seek a guardianship or when it is appropriate, so it is important to understand the circumstances that can lead to someone needing a guardian. Here are five major reasons you should seek guardianship for your loved one:

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Five Things You Need to Know About Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

When people hear about Chapter 13 bankruptcy (also known as a wage earner’s plan), they are afraid of approaching it as an option because they fear they might lose their home or their personal property. However, much of this fear is based on a misunderstanding of what Chapter 13 bankruptcy is. Here are five things you should know about Chapter 13 bankruptcy and what it can do for you:

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Five Things Everyone Should Consider as Part of Their Estate Plan

Creating your estate plan is an essential part of preparing for your retirement and your end-of-life plans, but many people do not even know where to start. Ensuring you have what you need for your estate plan will help to protect you and your loved ones from the legal and financial complications that can arise as you grow older, and after you pass away. Here are five things you should consider for your estate plan:

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