Do I need an inspection?
The answer is usually "Yes." You NEED an inspection, especially if you are purchasing residential real estate. Despite the current...
Power of Attorney
A durable power of attorney is a document that allows you to name someone you trust to "step into your...
Closing Time- On Time
Most of what occurs during a real estate closing is unbeknownst to sellers and buyers. In this market especially, signing...
How would you like to take title?
Its a common question. Without a simple answer. How your assets are titled can make a drastic difference in how...
To Survey or Not to Survey?
The boundary survey is often an overlooked and poorly understood component of the real estate contract process. Unless you are...
What’s in a name?
How do you want to take title? The question everyone hears but most people do not know how to answer...
Weighing Your Options
Weighing the benefits of stepped-up basis, capital gains, and income versus tax implications for you and your beneficiaries is an...
Estate Tax Exemption
The IRS estate tax exemption for 2021 is projected to be either $11.7 million, $6.5 million or $3.5 million. -Emily Helmick,...
What is Probate?
Each state has its own rules and requirements for probate proceedings. Probate is filed in the state in which you...
Prepare for the Unexpected
If you are in an unforeseen or emergency situation, make sure your loved ones know how to help you. Advance...