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What is an Agreement for Deed and is it considered a mortgage? What Is an Agreement for Deed? You may be wondering, what exactly is an agreement for deed? An agreement for deed is often referred to as “land contract.” This arrangement is where a seller provides owner financing to a buyer. In turn, this allows a buyer to make monthly payments to the seller (instead of […]

Why you should hire a Real Estate Attorney when buying a home? – Lulich & Attorneys Did you know that the most issues in real estate law come from a real estate sales contract? Many people come to our firm and ask the question: why should I hire a Board Certified Real Estate Attorney if I am buying or even selling a home? Well, the answer is that while you may […]

Do you know the most recent Florida Law? – Lulich & Attorneys New Florida Law Changes in 2018 Several laws have recently gone into effect in Florida over the past month. The legislature is currently meeting for their annual session, and we will likely see many more laws that will be implemented this summer. However, for now, it is important to stay updated on the current, new […]

How does the new Tax plan affect you? How does Trump’s new tax plan affect you? As many people know, recently, on December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into a new tax plan. This plan will drop income tax for average American earners from the 25% bracket to the 22% bracket, repeal the current corporate tax rate of 35%, drop the top earner […]

What Does a Probate Lawyer Do? Let’s say you have a will; you have planned out the way your assets will be distributed upon your death. So, what does a probate lawyer do to fit into all this estate planning? A probate attorney is a facilitator that assists in executing the estate. Essentially, they are the one who files the last […]

Do I need a Real Estate Lawyer to buy a house? The Closing Process: what does a Real Estate Lawyer do? Facilitator A Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer acts as a facilitator, a coordinator to ensure that all the parties of the home sale are prepared for the closing. The attorney will coordinate the issuance of title insurance, hold the funds in an escrow account, prepare […]

When Can I End my Lease Agreement Early? Can I break my lease agreement? A lease for an apartment, condo, or house is typical and generally lasts for a duration of one year. Upon completion of the lease, the tenant has the choice to either: 1) renew the lease for the same or different duration 2) relocate and move out 3) stay renting […]

The Real Truth about Online Will Companies The Legal Consequences of an Online Will While the offer of a will that costs $69 may sound appealing, you should know the legal consequences of using an online will. If you are interested in a will from an experienced attorney, call our law firm for a will starting at $70. “The possibility of a […]

Can you use your cell phone while driving? -Lulich & Attorneys Cell Phone Use and Distracted Driving  Each state varies as to what the law is regarding cell phone use. It’s undisputed that cell phone use is one of the leading factors for car accidents. However, one important legal question to consider is in Florida is it legal to drive a motor vehicle and operate your […]

Fatal Car Crash Accidents in the Treasure Coast – Lulich Attorneys This past month has been filled with car accidents throughout the Treasure Coast. A few notable car crashes and motorcycle crashes have been extremely fatal. The death fatalities in Indian River County are at an all-time high for this year. Last year, 23 fatalities were reported from car crashes, with 5 of those fatalities being […]