by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 19, 2023 | Blog, Legal
Removing someone from a deed involves a legal process that transfers ownership rights from one individual to another. This situation typically arises in cases of divorce, property gifting, or other changes in ownership arrangements. The process and timeline can vary...
by Jennifer Ferri | Apr 1, 2021 | Legal
Picture this agreement between two players in a board game: ‘If you land on my property 10 times, pay $5 more each time, and then you can buy it for $200.’ The first player still owns the property for those 10 turns, but the second player has secured a set...
by Jennifer Ferri | Mar 11, 2021 | Legal
A landlord renting a property has rights in selecting a tenant. Tenants also have rights about the factors that can be considered in selection. While most landlord-tenant issues are governed by states and localities, Federal fair housing laws apply to tenant...
by Jennifer Ferri | Feb 11, 2021 | Legal
United States law allows courts to declare individuals and businesses bankrupt, allowing them to settle debts without full payment. Filing bankruptcy is a legal action asking the court to make this declaration; deciding to file should account for: Debts that are owed...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jan 14, 2021 | Legal
A will is a written document that defines how your assets will be distributed after you die. Trusts are legal arrangements that involve a separate legal entity to hold and distribute assets — during your life, after your life, or both. As an alternative to...
by Jennifer Ferri | Dec 17, 2020 | Legal
The conditions and steps involved in a landlord forcing a tenant to leave a rented property – eviction – are defined by state and local laws. As both landlord and tenants have legal rights, eviction requires methodical and documented steps. Unpaid rent...
