Overcoming Tangled Title Inheritance Property Situations

One of the major goals of probate is to pass real estate owned by a deceased person to the heirs. Although real estate is only one type of asset that can pass through probate, the majority of estates contain some kind of real estate.   Estate Properties with Tangled Title   Many of our clients […]
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What to Do When Family Disputes Make Estate Properties a Nightmare

When someone passes away, family disagreements can lead to serious legal trouble. As real estate attorneys, we’ve seen estate cases that victimize investors and heirs, sometimes resulting in lawsuits for fraud and property possession.   Relatives of a deceased family member should first understand the difference between a will and an estate. A will simply […]
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How Safe is Your Property from a Code Enforcement Action?

Real estate developers who acquire deteriorated properties in Philadelphia are at risk of code enforcement lawsuits. Developers perform the important work of transforming underperforming buildings into productive assets. These properties are often over a hundred years old making it difficult to comply with city code requirements.    I have represented investors who were hit with […]
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