Monthly Archives: January 2019
What happens after I file my bankruptcy?
There is a significant amount of work that goes into preparing a bankruptcy case, whether Chapter 7, 13 or 11. However, once the case is filed, it is not over for the attorney or the debtor. There are somethings that can happen during a bankruptcy case, some normal and expected and some abnormal and… Read More »
What title issues do I need to worry about when buying a house?
What due diligence should you do when buying a residential property? What does the title insurance commitment mean and when should it be a concern to you? That is the point of this blog post. To some, using an attorney for a closing is a necessity. Some people live in states where attorneys are… Read More »
What is FIRPTA and when is it Applicable?
While we shy away from tax issues, they do intersect real estate law from time to time. One such intersection is FIRPTA – the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980. When does FIRPTA apply to a transaction? What is the responsibility of the Seller? The Buyer? The Realtor(s)? The Title Company? … Read More »
Payroll: Bi-Monthly vs. Bi-Weekly
Recently, I got into a debate about whether Bi-Monthly or Bi-Weekly payroll was better. Part of the debate was on the very definition of the terms and the remainder of the debate was which one was better for purposes of filing bankruptcy. On both issues, I believe bi-monthly is the better payroll schedule. If… Read More »