Buying and selling real estate is one of the most significant and expensive transactions for the average American. Considering what is at stake, the buyer or seller wants to make sure they make the right decision. Sometimes they decide something that they later...
Month: May 2021
No Prenup, but a separation agreement for the Gates’
They say that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. One could argue that same is true for wealth. By any standard, the $130-145 billion (depending on the day) involved in Bill and Melinda Gates divorce is a lot of wealth. Nevertheless, cerebral founder of Microsoft...
Officers need probable cause or reasonable suspicion during a stop
It is common to see law enforcement pulling over a vehicle. This often involves a speeding ticket (or warning) if it takes place on the highway. These tickets can be an expensive annoyance because of the ticket’s fine and perhaps a subsequent rise in insurance rates....
Commingling property can be costly during divorce
Couples who marry often want to share everything they have with their spouse. The exceptions, of course, are those who draft a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement, and these can protect certain assets. Over time the couple may come to realize that their individual...
How to prepare for a high-asset divorce
Divorce is like many other actions in that it is best to be prepared. This is especially true when it involves a large estate. It is because, barring a valid prenuptial agreement, those who live comfortably often have the most to lose. It can affect what home they...
Do you have to pay off debts to remove a lien?
Property owners and developers will sometimes encounter a lien if they do not pay a bill. This can be because they disagree over the amount owed or the quality of the work. It can lead a contractor or subcontractor to place a lien on the property, which is typically...