Community Property Laws Allow Spouses to Give Away No More than Half of the Community Estate, During Life or Upon Death in a Will or Trust While many spouses have tried, the law does not allow a living or deceased spouse to give away more than half of the community property marital estate, including in … Read More
What is the Difference Between a Title and a Deed? If you are wondering what the difference is between a deed and title, you are not alone! The experienced Real Estate and Quiet Title Attorneys at Talkov Law break down the differences between these terms
Escrow Holder Liability Theories An escrow holder is typically able to be held liable on theories of: breach of contract, general negligence, and breach of fiduciary duty, among others which will not be discussed herein. Talkov Law, however, does have a stable of attorneys ready to assist with any other potential theories of liability which … Read More
What is Escrow? What is an Escrow Account? Escrow disputes may arise in a real estate or business context. One typical area where escrow is used and may be the source of litigation is in the course of a purchase and sale. Escrow disputes are one of many potential issues which may arise in the … Read More
What is a Lis Pendens? In essence, a lis pendens is a notice of pending litigation against a piece of real property. A lis pendens means a “notice of the pendency of an action in which a real property claim is alleged.” See Code Civ. Proc. § 405.2. A party who asserts a claim against … Read More
How the Statute of Frauds Applies to Real Estate in California What is the Statute of Frauds under California Code of Civil Procedure § 1971? The Statute of Frauds is a legal doctrine providing that certain types of contracts are invalid unless they are produced in writing and signed by the party to be charged. … Read More
While a judgment remains on property after it is transferred in California, there are various methods to sell property without the lien, or to terminate the lien entirely.
Cash for Keys Offer Letter & Cash for Keys Agreement Given our current economic conditions and legal constraints, many landlords are unable to effectively proceed with an unlawful detainer (eviction) while many renters are undergoing financial distress that causes them to be unable to move or pay rent. Many landlords have decided to offer cash … Read More
Lange v. Schilling (2008) 163 Cal.App.4th 1412 – Refusal to Mediate Before Litigation Sacrifices Right to Attorney’s Fees Under California Association of Realtors (CAR) Form Lease and Purchase and Sale Agreement Buyers, sellers, tenants and landlords should beware of filing a lawsuit before attempting to mediate under the CAR form purchase and sale and lease agreements. … Read More
California escrows perform an important role in modern real estate and business transactions. While escrow holders are not exempt from negligence, many escrows have made such an argument, contending that they cannot commit negligence so long as they follow the escrow instructions. One court summarily rejected the arguments of a “malfeasant escrow holder [that attempted] to … Read More
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