by Hancock, McGill & Bleau | Jun 5, 2020 | Estate Planning & Probate, Real Estate, Title Services
We receive a lot of requests for the creation of joint tenancies with rights of survivorship and transfer on death deeds (“TODDs”). We understand the reasoning behind these requests. Everyone wants to avoid probate and make the transfer of property to loved ones quick...
by Hancock, McGill & Bleau | Jun 2, 2020 | Title Services
A couple of times a month a client will ask “Is title insurance required” or “Should I purchase title insurance”? Is Title Insurance Required? Whether it is required is easy. It is not. You may purchase and sell real estate without title insurance, provided the buyer...
by Hancock, McGill & Bleau | Apr 16, 2017 | Title Services
Who has the right to select the title company? This is a perennial controversy which can raise emotions and create controversy early in the transaction especially when selling residential property . Most residential buyers and sellers have no strong ties to a...
by Hancock, McGill & Bleau | Aug 14, 2015 | Buying Real Estate, Entity Creation, Escrow Services, Real Estate, Title Services
Clients who own or who are purchasing real estate often have concerns about the liabilities associated with investment real estate ownership. And with good cause. There are occasionally some very large judgments against property owners arising out of injury or death...
