on behalf of Galloway and Collens

Title Theft: Protecting Your Property from Fraudulent Schemes

Title theft is a growing concern homeowners should remain mindful of. Knowing how to safeguard your assets from parties seeking to illicitly alter property ownership to exploit it for financial gain can save you from incurring potentially devastating losses. Common forms of title theft include: Fraudulent Refinance: Thieves use your

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Common Title Problems

Securing a policy of title insurance is an important and necessary step for real estate transactions.  Whether you are buying or selling it is important to know what interests may affect the property which could affect your ability to convey good title or use the property in the way you

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When Inheriting Real Estate, Consider Your Options

Inheriting real estate from your parents is either a blessing or a burden — or a little bit of both. Figuring out what to do with the property can be overwhelming, so it is good to carefully think through all of your choices. There are three main options when you

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Watch Out for These Potential Problems with Life Estates

Life estates can be an excellent tool for Medicaid planning, probate avoidance and tax efficiency, but there are potential problems to look out for. Knowing the implications and risks of a life estate is essential in determining whether it is appropriate for your situation. In a life estate, two or more

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In The News

9.2021 – Selected to Super Lawyers – Top Rated Real Estate Attorney 11.2020 – DBusiness Top Lawyers 2021 – Named Top Lawyer 2021 Real Estate 9.2020 – Selected to Super Lawyers – Top Rated Real Estate Attorney 12.2018 -named 2018 Strategic Partner of the Year by the Women’s Council of

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Do You Know What Qualifies as an Appurtenance?

An appurtenance is a permanent addition to a real property, such as an in-ground pool. Sometimes it can be tricky to determine whether something is an appurtenance and must stay with the property when it is sold or whether it is personal property that can be taken by the seller

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The Rise of the Green Burial

By Elizabeth D. Johnson    | Imagine taking a walk through a garden or forest, admiring the wildlife, flora, and fauna. Maybe there is a lake or stream that you can sit by and collect your thoughts while absorbing the natural beauty around you. Now imagine that this place you’re in is

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