A person borrowing money to buy a home assumes the loan is secured by the mortgage lien on the house. In the event the house is sold in a foreclosure, they might also assume the debt has been satisfied. But that is not the case! There are two aspects ... [Read more...]
Real Estate Law
How Can a Lawyer Help You Defend Against Foreclosure?
If you fall behind on your mortgage payments, your house might end up in foreclosure. However, there can be good defenses to a foreclosure lawsuit. Lack of Legal Standing For a bank to bring a foreclosure lawsuit, it must have "legal standing." ... [Read more...]
Estate Litigation and Probate
In recent years, legal battles surrounding the estates of celebrities and wealthy executives have appeared in the news. Feuding between family members, business partners, and those laying claim to certain intellectual property rights are only some of ... [Read more...]
