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Partnership A Partnership is formed by an association of two or more persons to carry on as co-owners of a business for profit, whether or not a person intends to form a partnership. Joint tenancy, tenancy in common, tenancy by the entireties, joint property, common property, or part ownership does not by itself establish a Partnership, even if the co-owners share profits made by the use of the property. A Partnership creates certain fiduciary duties between the partners. Limited Partnership...
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Real Estate Transaction
Title Insurance Typically, title insurance is the purchaser’s protection against unknown defects of record in ownership or other encumbrances. Matters not covered by title insurance are specifically excepted. Title insurance protection is not transferable from seller...
Timber Sales
Land primarily devoted to growing trees for long-term commercial timber production on land that can be economically and practically managed for such production, including certain Christmas trees, and that has long-term commercial significance. Generally, factors...
Unlawful Detainer & Eviction
Unlawful Detainer Generally, a tenant of real property for a term less than life is guilty of unlawful detainer when: He or she holds over or continues in possession, in person or by subtenant, of the property or any part thereof after the expiration of the term for...
Variance & Special Use Permits
Variance Generally, a Variance is a departure from the literal enforcement of a standard, requirement or regulation relating to the use of real property. Variances are usually based on the physical characteristics of the real property. Considerations usually include:...
Estate Planning and Probate
Estate Planning Estate planning is generally a process by which a person controls and determines what happens to a person's property, health and medical decisions, affairs and other assets during life and after death. Issues to consider when formulating Estate...