When it came time to buy a house, Jordan and Kaylie were at a loss. They had never bought anything so important or so costly. After their offer was accepted, they began wading through the paperwork. T...
Real Estate: What Role Does It Play in Your Estate Plan?
For many people, real estate may be their largest asset. Real estate holdings, whether commercial or residential, tend to be high ticket items with lasting value. Doesn’t it make sense, then, that y...
What to Expect at a Real Estate Closing
Striking a deal to buy or sell real property sets other processes in motion. Whether you are the buyer or the seller, you may be involved with lenders, closing agents, real estate agents, attorneys, i...
Beneficiary Deeds: Are They Right for You?
Estate plans are not a one-size-fits-all game. You may need a simple Will for a simple estate. People with more complex estates need an estate plan that covers all the bases. Advanced estate plans may...
Appealing a Property Tax Assessment
For many people, real property makes up a large part of their portfolios. The assessment made every year by the Minnesota Revenue affects the value of the real property and the property owner’s annu...
Setting up and Governing an HOA
In Minnesota, home owners associations (HOAs) are often set up by the original developer of a neighborhood or condominium, although in some cases they are set up retroactively by home owners. They for...
Coupling Title Insurance with Legal Representation
When you start the process of purchasing a home, you may want to consider using an attorney to handle the transaction. An attorney can answer questions for you about your legal rights throughout the p...
Collect Rent That’s Past Due
Renting property can be a lucrative business, but it has its own set of laws and rules that landlords must comply with when handling tenants. One common question new landlords often ask is how to coll...
An Overview of Landlord Tenant Law
Becoming a residential or commercial landlord is a decision that should be embarked upon only after having some understanding of the details of Minnesota landlord tenant law. Unfortunately, the law ...
Minnesota Mechanics Lien Basics
If you work in the construction industry, you need to be familiar with the reasons and process for filing a mechanics lien. Construction law and the related contracts can be complex and making a mista...