Contracts
Living in a Community Property State Does Not Automatically Protect Your Real Estate From Probate
and how this single inexpensive fix can save you thousands of dollars in probate fees. By Melissa M. Murdock, Attorney at Law November 1, 2021 Community Property 101 Washington and Idaho are both considered community property states. For those of you that are unfamiliar with that terminology, it is how a marriage can affect the title, or ownership, of assets. In…
Read MoreReal Estate Disclosures in Washington State
by Brooks Schott and Art Macomber October 27,2017 Overview. This article discusses required disclosures by sellers of real estate in Washington State. With few exceptions, Washington State requires extensive seller disclosures before the sale of real property—whether the property is residential or commercial. The disclosure form required depends on whether the property is defined as…
Read MoreBuying Real Estate in Washington
Even as an experienced buyer or seller of real estate, the laws governing real estate transactions in Washington can be perplexing. This article reviews general considerations to make before buying or selling real estate in Washington. General Tips: A. Contract Interpretation. In reviewing a real estate purchase and sale agreement, you should assume nothing and…
Read MoreBuying Real Estate in Idaho
by Art Macomber Buying real estate in Idaho can catch even the most sophisticated buyer unaware. This article reviews general considerations to be made before making a residential or commercial purchase in Idaho. If you are from California, note that Idaho law does not provide many of the protections Californians take for granted when buying a home. This posting is not legal advice. Legal advice…
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