Whenever you’re buying a house, one of the things you need to be sure to do is to look into the title. The title should be clear before you purchase the property. A title has to be free and clear, because that means that your transaction is legitimate. It firmly...
What can I expect in the Louisiana succession process?
When someone close to you dies, you will have to handle many practical matters in addition to grieving. Whether you are a beneficiary of their estate or an heir with a right to an inheritance in a situation where someone did not leave a will, you may have an interest...
How do I cover all my bases in a commercial real estate transaction?
Purchase agreements are an important part of commercial real estate transactions. They put in writing all agreements between yourself and a commercial property owner, developer or buyer. The last thing you want to hear during any real estate transaction is that you or...
Reckless behavior leads to fatal personal injury incident
A driver who needlessly endangers someone through reckless choices is typically financially responsible for serious or fatal injuries that result. Recently, a fatal personal injury incident occurred when two brothers decided to drag race on a Louisiana street. One...
Considerations for investors buying residential real estate
Buying real estate is a major financial investment, and it's in the interests of the buyer to be certain before moving forward with this type of transaction. When considering a residential real estate purchase, there are certain things a buyer may want to consider in...
Is the seller of your dream home trying to back out of the deal?
Buying a home can be an exciting but stressful experience. You may have enjoyed the adventure of trying to come across the perfect home at first, but after the weeks went by, you may have become more frustrated by not finding the home of your dreams. Then, just as you...
Is it time to invest in residential real estate?
While most people buy homes in Louisiana for residential purposes, others may buy them for investment reasons. Buying residential real estate is often a profitable way to invest and protect money, but a potential investor will find it beneficial to do sufficient...
Changing the way people talk about personal injury incidents
People often refer to collisions involving motor vehicles as accidents. Car accidents happen for many reasons, but there are some who believe that using the word accident is problematic. Some safety advocates believe that people should instead use the term traffic...
Speeding and the increased chance of a personal injury incident
When a Louisiana driver is operating a vehicle, that person is responsible for making safe choices. This includes driving according to the speed limit and following traffic laws. When a person is speeding, there is a significantly increased chance of a personal injury...
Safety features in cars may lead to personal injury incidents
A recent study found that many of the features that come in newer vehicles may actually lead to a higher chance of car accident. This is because drivers who use things like automatic braking and adaptive cruise control may have a false sense of security about their...