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Buffington Law Firm's civil litigation team often deals with otherwise good cases that are unfortunately barred in whole or in part by a Statute of Limitation. Sometimes this was entirely preventable, and this scenario is what this article is about. As many people...
When you sign a contract with another business, an employee or an individual, you expect them to follow through with their obligations. You may rely on them for practical needs for your company's operations, and you likely have some financial investment tied up in the...
Buffington Law Firm's Trust Litigation team is often contacted by persons who have just received what is commonly referred to as a "120 Day Letter." Often this letter creates more questions than answers. When a loved one dies in California, (or if certain other...
Several times per year Buffington Law Firm's real estate litigation team is called upon to deal with a situation involving an encroachment. An encroachment is a situation where the owner of an adjacent land parcel places some type of structure onto the land of...
Almost every jurisdiction requires homeowners to make certain disclosures about their property when offering it up for sale. These requirements vary depending on the state. There are various reasons that sellers must make these disclosures. One of them is some...
Buying a property is strewn with pitfalls for the unwary. Thankfully, California state law makes it obligatory for sellers to disclose specific things to a prospective buyer. Sellers of real estate must complete a Transfer Disclosure Statement. It allows you as a...
When you considering a big purchase, you need to be able to make an informed decision. Knowing all of the important details is crucial, especially if you plan to buy real estate. When purchasing a home, you need to know about any issues with the space that might...
When you create a trust, you appoint a third party called a trustee to manage the assets in the trust on behalf of your designated beneficiary. Your appointed trustee must abide by the rules of the trust and act in the best interest of the beneficiaries. Fiduciary...
When buying real estate, it's important to remember that some people may not be fully honest with you during the process. The ultimate goal of a property owner and their agent is to sell the property. Therefore, you need to exercise caution when any...
Most entrepreneurs have entered into a business partnership at one time or another, or at least entertained the idea. Sadly, despite the best of intentions on all sides, these arrangements often fail. Common pitfalls of entering into a partnership Some of the factors...