Yearly Archives: 2010

Another Look at Reverse Mortgages

We have previously expressed reservations about the reverse mortgage (“RM”), and  while we still would urge caution, it  may be a good thing for certain retirees. The primary appeal of the RM is that an elderly couple (they must be at least 62 years old)… Continue reading →

Easements, Licenses, and Other Interests in Land

  Clients frequently approach us regarding obtaining a right of way over a neighbor’s property or, alternatively, dealing with a neighbor who seeks a right of way over the client’s property.  Sometimes these agreements are for vehicular or pedestrian access, a true “right of way.”… Continue reading →

Sign Contracts Properly!

  Time and again we come across contracts and other important papers purportedly signed on behalf of a corporation, limited liability company, limited partnership or similar “limited liability” entity which are not signed properly by the officer/member/partner, thereby jeopardizing the limited liability protection for the… Continue reading →

The Queen’s English – The Ever Vexatious Lie and Lay

Back to the (Tax) Future

    Though they are not receiving a great deal of notice, with all of the other hot topics buzzing about, a number of tax proposals seem to be wending their way through the Congressional process; much of what the Congress seems to be doing… Continue reading →

What is Equitable Distribution?

            Perhaps you have heard the term “equitable distribution” while someone was discussing a divorce.  Equitable distribution is the system some states use to address the division of marital assets and liabilities during a divorce.  For the most part there are two methods states use… Continue reading →