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Buying a new home is cause for excitement, but a home purchase also requires due diligence throughout the process. Before buying a residential property of any kind — single-family or multi-family — a title search should be high on your list of things to do. An...
Many people find financial success by entering the world of commercial real estate. In areas like Pittsburgh, which has a competitive downtown vacancy rate, cutting any corners to get a space filled may lead to trouble down the road. Before signing on the dotted line,...
Leasing commercial property can be an excellent way for businesses to secure a prime location without the financial burden of purchasing the property. However, leasing also comes with its own set of risks that businesses need to consider before signing on the dotted...
Blended families make up a significant portion of the American population, and estate planning takes on a different look when trying to account for the needs or expectations of all the children involved. While the documentation would look similar to what you find with...
If you own real estate, consider using a trust as part of your estate plan. Trusts can safeguard your property as you age. Furthermore, a trust can enable the transfer of ownership and help your beneficiaries avoid probate. Trusts and estate planning A trust is a...
Encroachment generally refers to a neighbor's unauthorized use or invasion of your property. As reported by Bankrate.com, encroachment includes constructing or extending physical structures over a boundary line. If a neighbor creates an intrusion onto your property,...
Title disputes are a common issue that can cost a great deal of time and money. They can also disrupt the landowner’s ability to use the land as he or she wishes. An action to quiet title is a legal action intended to settle ownership of a piece of property, thereby...
Even if you know a divorce is an answer to your marriage problems, you might feel concerned about its impact on your children. Acknowledging that changes to your family dynamic will affect your children can help you prepare for the challenges ahead. Telling your...
After creating your estate plan, you can leave it alone for a few years. However, you cannot leave it alone indefinitely. Though no laws exist that dictate how or when you should review your estate plan, many sources will agree on one thing: that you should do it...
After you and your ex-spouse finalize your divorce, you may start to feel settled into your child custody routine. However, if you notice your children reacting poorly and continually disrespecting you, you may start to wonder what is causing this change. Parental...