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Incurring Debts Shortly Before Filing Bankruptcy: Why It’s a Bad Idea
Filing for bankruptcy can provide a fresh start for individuals overwhelmed by debt. However, incurring new debts shortly before filing for bankruptcy can lead to serious consequences. Any bankruptcy filing should be approached strategically and cautiously and only with the help of an experienced bankruptcy lawyer who can make sure your filing is correct… Read More »
New Property Disclosure Law Raises a Flood of Questions (pun intended)
A new law went into effect in New York earlier this week, bringing with it changes that could seriously impact residential home sales in the state. The law affects Property Condition Disclosure Statements in residential real property transactions, particularly regarding property flooding and the remedy for failing to provide a disclosure statement. Learn everything… Read More »
Why a Real Estate Lawyer Is Required at Closing in New York
Buying or selling property in New York is a complex process fraught with legal intricacies. This is particularly true during the closing phase, the final step in a real estate transaction where ownership is officially transferred. Because of the significance of this stage in the process and the legal issues that may arise, many… Read More »
What Is a Quiet Title Action?
Buying and selling real estate is one of the most important and valuable transactions people enter into, whether for residential or commercial purposes. One of the keys to a successful transaction is making sure that a purchaser receives a clear, unclouded title from a seller with the right to convey the property. In some… Read More »
Understanding the Difference Between a Title and a Deed in New York Real Estate
Whether you are a real estate buyer or seller, the process for completing a purchase or sale is complex and can contain many terms and concepts you are unfamiliar with. Even everyday terms you already know can take on special meaning when dealing with New York real estate law. For instance, what is the… Read More »
What Happens if Co-owners Disagree About Whether to Sell a Property?
Real estate co-ownership represents a significant investment for the parties involved. While the prospect of owning property in New York’s scenic Hudson Valley, including Dutchess, Putnam and Orange counties, offers prime locations for property investments, investments, co-ownership can lead to complex legal situations, especially when disagreements arise about selling a property. What happens if… Read More »
Why Property Title Searches Must Be Conducted Carefully
As a law firm that routinely represents parties in residential and commercial real estate purchases and sales, we at the Law Office of Taran M. Provost understand the critical importance of conducting property title searches with utmost care. Below we explore why a detailed and careful approach to title searches is not just advisable… Read More »
The Importance of Surveys in Residential Real Estate Transactions in New York
When it comes to buying a home in the Hudson Valley area, many prospective homeowners focus on the aesthetics, location, and price. While these factors are, of course, important, there is another aspect that home buyers often overlook, which is the property survey. A property survey is an essential tool in any Hudson Valley… Read More »
Does a Real Estate Attorney Represent the Buyer or the Seller?
Real estate transactions, whether for residential or commercial purposes, are some of the most consequential deals you are likely to enter into. If you are new to the process, you might be wondering whether it’s necessary, or even required to have a lawyer represent you. Does the answer depend on whether you are the… Read More »
Advantages and Disadvantages of Bankruptcy
Every year, bankruptcy literally helps hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. take control of their finances and find a way out from overwhelming and burdensome debt. Even so, bankruptcy might not be right for everyone struggling with debt. Before you decide to file for bankruptcy, it’s important to know both the advantages… Read More »
