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States That Require an Attorney at Closing
Certain states consider a real estate transaction - the buying or selling of real property to be a legal transaction. In these states, the parties in the transaction must be represented by an attorney: Connecticut Delaware Georgia Massachusetts New York South Carolina...
How Can An Attorney Help With A Real Estate Purchase Or Sale?
Attorneys can support buyers and sellers throughout the entire real estate transaction or with select procedures. Some examples of how attorneys help with a real estate purchase or sale include: Contract Creation & Review For individuals entering into real estate...
Real Estate Attorney
Individuals enter into real estate transactions in many different ways. According to the National Association of Realtors, in 2021, 87% of buyers purchased their homes through a real estate agent or broker. These professionals guide their clients through the process...
A practical guide to market your small law firm when you don’t have much time or budget
In our experience, the biggest mistake lawyers make is not marketing their firm. Maybe you’re afraid to get started because you think it’ll cost too much or take away from your client work and other business responsibilities. The good news is you don’t have to...
On Tap with TitleTap: Ep 8 – Miniseries pt 2 – “Sales” ft. Dr. Cindy McGovern and Kyle McDowell
On this episode, TitleTap CEO & co-founder Dean Collura picks up with Kyle McDowell, author of "Begin with WE", speaker and leadership coach to continue building on the foundation for your success in any market as we talk through "Sales" with an authority in the...
Consequences of filing bankruptcy
Bankruptcy can help you discharge overwhelming debt, but it also impacts your credit, job, and personal relationships. Getting a mortgage after bankruptcy A bankruptcy shows on a credit report for 7 to 10 years from the date filed, depending on the type of bankruptcy....
When you shouldn’t file for bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy shouldn’t be the first option considered when you’re faced with significant debts. Before filing, you’ll want to explore other options like debt consolidation or negotiation. Additionally, bankruptcy doesn’t solve all financial situations or...
Common Bankruptcy Fraud Examples
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estimates that 10 percent of all bankruptcy filings involve fraud. According to UScourts.gov 413,616 bankruptcies were filed in the U.S. in 2021. That means that over 40,000 cases were fraudulent. In discussing bankruptcy...
What Is a Bankruptcy Discharge and How Does It Operate?
A primary reason individuals and businesses file for bankruptcy is to have their debts discharged or reorganized. Under a debt reorganization, such as a Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, the filer works with court representatives to restructure their debts into a...
What to Expect During the Bankruptcy Process
Ironically, despite a bankruptcy filing being a life-changing event, the debtor had limited contact with the court, especially if represented by an attorney. In very rare instances will the debtor actually meet the judge, as all court interaction is through the...