Whether they feel under pressure to sign quickly due to a competitive market or are relieved to finally find the perfect location after a long search, too many business owners fail to carefully examine the agreement prior to signing a commercial lease. Unfortunately,...
Looking into buying a new property for your business is a big step, but as you review these commercial properties, one thing you have to remember is that they could have liens or other issues with their titles. If there are defects with the title of a property, the...
Homeowners associations (HOAs) govern some communities with the intention of maintaining the community's standards and retaining the value of all homes in the area. Therefore, theoretically, HOAs are beneficial for all homeowners within the association. While HOAs...
It's likely that you already have a good idea of how you would like your estate to be distributed at the end of your lifetime. If you have a complex family that includes stepchildren or estranged children, you may not intend to distribute your estate equally among...
When most people decide to create an estate plan, they automatically think about the person or people they want to receive their property, such as a house or business. In the past, all that was included in a will or trust was money or property. However, in this day...
You may be interested in signing a commercial lease for a variety of reasons. Maybe you’re looking to start a small business and need an office to work from. Or maybe you have a retail store and require a storefront with plenty of foot traffic. Regardless of what type...
Your assets reflect a lifetime of hard work and self-denial, as you saved or invested what you made instead of just spending on frivolous creature comforts. It's only natural that you have specific wishes and intentions for the money you've earned and the possessions...
Death and finances are often taboo, especially among older generations that grew up less wealthy. Children who awkwardly bring it up can come off as greedy. Transparency is crucial when discussing estate planning because it offers a sense of relief for loved ones and...
Buying a home is one of largest purchases—and biggest decisions—you’ll ever make. The seller will likely have a real estate agent present, and you should have representation, too. Do you need a lawyer for these proceedings? Unlike some states, Tennessee does...
