by Lauren Jackson | Jun 27, 2017 | Attorney, Lawyer, Lien Waiver, Mechanic Lien, Real Estate
A lien waiver is a real estate related legal document designed with the intention of rendering the claim of a mechanic lien claimant unenforceable. This is often done in order to allow the transfer of real estate, or as a means of proving a particular contractor or...
by Lauren Jackson | Jun 12, 2017 | Attorney, executor, Lawyer, Probate
Before hiring a probate attorney you should become familiar with the probate process. Below are five questions that I have been asked many times by past clients. As with any service, I do believe that an informed client is a happier client. How do you bill for your...
by Lauren Jackson | Apr 14, 2017 | Attorney, Estate Planning, Life Insurnace
Recently, I watched a 60-minute news story about how some of the largest life insurance companies don’t pay benefits even when they know the policyholder has died. Insurance companies claim that it is up to policyholders’ beneficiaries to contact the insurance company...
by Lauren Jackson | Feb 17, 2017 | Attorney, buying a home, Contracts, Real Estate
When the time comes for you to sell your home it may seem like a very daunting process. If you are using a realtor, he or she should have the contract properly filled out before you sign anything (if you are not using a realtor, I can make sure the contract is filled...
by Lauren Jackson | Oct 3, 2016 | Attorney, buying a home, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing
A lot of people are attracted to the comfort of buying a brand new home. The homebuilder makes it so easy now. You get to pick the land and customize the house just the way you want it. They may even make the sale offer extra enticing with additional “discounts” if...
by Lauren Jackson | Jun 7, 2016 | Attorney, buying a home, Contracts, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home
When you are buying real estate you have to sign a contract. Once the contract is signed by the seller time becomes of the essence. People believe that once you sign a real estate contract, everything in the contract is final. That is not true. Although I tell my...
