Ten Reasons to Reconsider the Transfer on Death Deed
A new Texas state law allows real property owners to record a “Transfer on Death Deed” which names a beneficiary to own that real property after the owner dies. Tex. Est. Code Chap. 114. New Mexico has allowed transfer on death deeds since 2013. NM Stat. 45-6-405. With a properly recorded Transfer on Death Deed, […]
Frequently Asked Questions for Establishing a Limited Liability Company (LLC) for Real Estate
Many of our clients call us and meet with us to discuss their goals of establishing and operating a limited liability company (LLC) for real estate in Georgetown, Texas, San Antonio, Texas, and all of New Mexico. What are the benefits of putting the house in an LLC? Members of an LLC have limited liability and are […]
7 Unexpected Problems Affidavits of Heirship Cause at a Real Estate Closing
Some realtors think that using an affidavit of heirship to clear title after the death of the person selling real estate is a short cut or is less expensive than probate of a will. Realtors have referred clients to us in the following seven situations because the affidavit of heirship was not a short cut […]
Protecting Your Real Estate Rights: Just Compensation for Temporary Loss of Access
Has road construction in front of your business driveway caused your business to lose revenue? Today’s blog serves to inform and educate business owners in New Mexico, Amarillo, Georgetown, and San Antonio, Texas about how real estate and business attorneys at Marquardt Law Firm, P.C. can fight for your rights for just compensation when the […]
Why Should My Real Estate Attorney Review My Commercial Lease?
Why should my real estate attorney review my commercial lease? (1) You might want to ask for more favorable terms, (2) you might want to have your attorney explain what you are getting yourself into, and (3) your attorney might notice a small mistake that you are about to make that will eventually cost you […]
Expanding to Meet the Estate Planning Needs of Retirees in Central Texas
In our commitment to serving the estate planning needs of central Texas retirees, Marquardt Law Firm P.C., a regional law firm focusing on asset protection and wealth preservation, is proud to announce the founding of a new office in Georgetown, Texas. This new expansion enables us to take our unique form of client-centered representation to more Texans […]
Agent, Broker, or REALTOR?
The terms by which licensed real estate professionals are known can be confusing. Let’s see if we can sort them out and lessen the ambiguity. The Texas Real Estate Commission issues two types of licenses to sell real estate. The first, or entry level, is Salesperson. Everyone who obtains a license starts out with this […]