Greensboro Legal Blog
Are You Married? Are You REALLY Married?
Married or unmarried, that is the question. Are your buyers married and how do they plan to own the property? Here are four legal options to choose from for couples, spouses, and partners.
What’s in a Name?
People’s names change or they differ. And those initials stand for a full name. Its important to know and show the full legal name on closing documents.
Intro to Realtors
Making your life easier by giving you information about things you need to focus on from a closing standpoint.
Not Hiring Based on a Gut Feeling
Candidates need to be hired based on objective data not for subjective reasons. While there is no law that says you cannot hire hire someone based on your gut feeling, you will have to be prepared to defend it if something ever comes up later with a candidate not being hired.
Seller Documents & Technology: Why Can’t the Seller E-Sign Closing Documents?
It is extremely important for sellers to know upfront that they will not be able to e-sign all of the documents required for closing and to make the closing attorney aware if the seller is not local or needs to make separate arrangements to sign in person.
Accessibility of Your Check-in Procedures
Digital kiosks used for check-in purposes at health care provider’s office, to gather insurance information or medical history must be accessible to everyone.
Why Do I Need a Written Contract for a Real Estate Closing?
Even if all parties agree to the terms, a verbal contract for the sale of real property is unenforceable. The reason is due to a legal doctrine called the Statute of Frauds.
‘Paws’itively Unprecedented: Dog-Owner’s Fight for Fair Damages
A Court of Appeals of Virginia recently grappled with the question of fair damages in the case of a beloved pet injured in the care of a veterinarian.
Religious Accommodation: SCOTUS Raises Employer Standard for Undue Hardship
The Supreme Court issued a ruling on June 29, 2023, that heightened the standard for employers attempting to prove “undue hardship” on their business when denying an employee’s request for religious accommodation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Transferring Rental Properties into an LLC
Before creating an LLC and transferring rental property to it, there are a few concerns to consider.