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What Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?

People often use the terms lawyer and attorney interchangeably, but did you know there are differences? This article will explain what you need to know.

10 Questions for an Elder Law Attorney

Many concerns and questions can arise as we grow older. In the last decade or so, a new category of law has emerged that specializes in helping retirees answer their questions and learn their rights. Here, 10 questions for an elder law attorney.

3 Warning Signs That Your Lawyer's No Good

We all have different tastes, and varying notions of what makes a thing great. Some of us tend to the simple yet sophisticated, while others are into ostentation and flair. Just like there is no one way to be well-dressed...

Top 10 Mistakes Made When Hiring a Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer is an intensive process. You will often hear people complaining about their relationship with their attorney. Issues can be circumvented if you make a concerted effort to avoid the following common mistakes when hiring an attorney. Not checking a lawyer's area of expertise. Some attorneys can do well outside of their area of expertise, but many do not know the nuances in other areas of the law. Therefore, if you need a contract lawyer, do not hire a divorce attorney…

How Divorce Impacts Social Security

If a couple gets divorced and their marriage lasted at least 10 years, one of the spouses can receive benefits on their former spouse's earning record.

Why Financial Wellness Programs Are Not Well

There's a big disconnect between what employees need and what employers offer

Why Use a Real Estate Attorney?

A real estate attorney is helpful for anyone buying a home. Here is information on what they do, what to use them for, and how to find an attorney.

What Does a Real Estate Attorney Do?

When you are buying a home, you might need a real estate attorney. This could be necessary for your state’s

3 Simple Questions You Should Ask An Estate Attorney (And We Have The Answers)

Torrance Estate Attorney: How to Leave a Gift for a Minor Child

Torrance estate attorney Christine Brown discusses the right and wrong way to leave a assets to a minor child in your estate plan.

5 Tips To Find The Right Real Estate Attorney For Your Needs

By Bill Gassett Finding the right real estate attorney can be daunting, especially when you are not from the area you're living in. However, with the right tips, you can make it much more straightfor...

Should Investors Have a Real Estate Attorney?

Having a real estate lawyer is a wise choice to provide valuable assistance and general advice for anything throughout the fix and flip process that investors may be unclear about, according to a recent report from RealtyTrac<br>According to the report, there are five specific problem areas that investors would benefit from having legal counsel in. These include: creating entity documents, reviewing loan documents, evaluating purchase…

Do I Need a Real Estate Attorney for a Property Boundary Dispute?

We discuss a few critical things to keep in mind in deciding whether you need a real estate attorney for a property boundary dispute.

What You Should Really Know About Real Estate Attorneys

If you are interested in learning more about real estate and construction law, consider some basic information from experienced people in the field. Oftentimes, real estate attorneys work with people who have the possibility to be vindicated of the charges they had brought against them. According to some recent research, there was a...

Do I Really Need a Real Estate Attorney?

A question I commonly encounter is why a buyer or seller needs an attorney’s assistance for the sale, purchase, or refinancing of property. A title company ensures that the title to a piece of r

Did You Know?: 4 Ways That a Real Estate Attorney Can Make Your Home Purchase Easier

It is common for home buyers to take steps to keep their out-of-pocket expenses to a minimum, and many will try to avoid paying for optional services for this reason. While you may not want to pay for all optional services, there are some that can be truly beneficial to you even if they are not required. After learning more about the services provided to you by a real estate attorney, you may be ready to seek out these professional legal services for…

Why You Need a Real Estate Attorney When Buying or Selling a House

Buying a home isn't the same as many other purchases you might make. Ownership is legally changed from the seller to the buyer, and there's a lot of documentation and contracts involved with that. Because buying a house is more complicated it is often better to use an attorney for real estate purchases. Whether you are buying or selling, a real estate lawyer should ensure your interests are protected. Even though buying a property will result in a lot of fees, an attorney…

Agile Practices In The Legal Services Industry

Agile methodologies have had an enormous impact on the legal services industry.