Dower Rights in Real Property

By definition, a dower is the portion of a deceased husband’s real property allowed to his widow for her lifetime. Traditionally, dower rights were a way by which a husband or his family could support a wife and children in the event that she should become a widow. Today, most states in the United States […]

BUYING OR SELLING A HOME

For most people, buying or selling a home is likely to be the single most important transaction in a lifetime. Here’s some advice about how to protect your interests when you’re involved in the sale of a home, as either a buyer or a seller. The Listing Agreement (Legal Contract between you and an Agent) […]