Everything You Need to Know About Beneficiary Designations
On February 20, 2024, the Colorado Supreme Court announced its opinion on Miller v. Amos, 2024 CO 11 (February 20, 2024) and held that defendants in forcible entry and detainer (“FED”) actions may assert violations of the...more
When two or more people (whether spouses, romantic partners, friends, or business partners) purchase property, they put significant thought into, among other things, the property's value, appearance and condition, and how...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SINGAPOREAN LAW - INTRODUCTION - There are two systems of land registration in Singapore: registration under the Registrations of Deeds Act, known as “unregistered land”,...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER MICHIGAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Offers to Purchase that are accepted by sellers are the typical form of purchase contract for residential properties....more
Key Points: Pennsylvania Superior Court recently held that a plaintiff’s failure to join an indispensable party property co-owner was grounds for full dismissal of his premises liability claim....more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER FLORIDIAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Purchase and Sale Agreement sets forth the complete terms of the purchase and sale including, among other things,...more
Key Facts of Real Estate Acquisitions Under Australian Law - INTRODUCTION - The majority of land in Australia consists of freehold title. Registration of ownership of freehold title is recorded using the Torrens ...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER MICHIGAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Offers to Purchase that are accepted by sellers are the typical form of purchase contract for residential properties. The...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER FLORIDIAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Purchase and Sale Agreement sets forth the complete terms of the purchase and sale including, among other things, price,...more
Can you play nice and share a piece of real estate? Sharing is hard enough, but imagine jointly owning an investment property with your brother when he decides that he would like to sell and then retire in Hawaii. While your...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRALIAN LAW - The majority of land in Australia consists of freehold title. Registration of ownership of freehold title is recorded using the Torrens system. The Torrens system...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER SINGAPOREAN LAW - INTRODUCTION - There are two systems of land registration in Singapore: registration under the Registration of Deeds Act, known as “unregistered land”, and...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER LATVIAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENT - A. Offer to Purchase sets forth Buyer’s offer of price and date for closing. Seller may accept or reject. B. The purchase...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER ECUADOREAN LAW - I. STANDARD FORMS OF AGREEMENTS - A. Offer to Purchase sets forth Buyer’s offer of price, date for closing, contingencies for inspections, financing etc....more
An earlier blog written by Marcelina Policicchio explained the benefits afforded to a married couple owning a property in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a tenancy by the entirety. Which type of ownership is then best for...more
Can a California will sever a joint tenancy such that the decedent’s interest in real property passes per will’s terms instead of vesting in the surviving joint tenant(s)? Additionally, when a general partnership dissolves...more
Purchasing a home is an exciting time, but it is easy to be overwhelmed by the process. If you are married, before you sign on the dotted line, there is one thing you should consider; how you and your spouse want to hold your...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER ROMANIAN LAW - I. Types of Real Property Transactions - A. Purchase of an undeveloped plot of land (agricultural); B. Purchase of a buildable plot of land (with or without...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER LATVIAN LAW - 1. Types of real estate - 1.1. Land estate - Consists of one or several land plots. 1.2. Land and building estate - Consists of one or several land...more