Trust disputes can be both difficult and emotional. When you entrust your assets to another person or entity, you expect them to behave professionally and to act in your best interests. The unfortunate reality is that many people who are appointed to be trustees of trusts believe that they can do whatever they want. In […]
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Striking a Balance: The Benefits and Drawbacks of Perfectionism
Perfectionism is a trait that can be both beneficial and detrimental depending on the situation. In some cases, such as drafting contracts or answers to written discovery, striving for perfection is necessary to ensure accuracy and precision. However, in other situations, aiming for perfection can result in wasted time, increased expenses, and lost opportunities. The Imperfection […]
Read more...Not Just Words
The art of using the right words is one that lawyers master in order to accomplish their clients’ wishes. Contracts are not simply words on a page. Each word and the collection of them as a whole is carefully selected to convey meaning and precision. Legal jargon can be complicated. Lawyers undergo extensive training to […]
Read more...How to Handle Contract Disputes
Contracts are legally binding agreements that need to be understood by all parties involved. When disputes arise, they are difficult to navigate and resolve. If you are engaged in a contract dispute, you are likely frustrated and you want to resolve the dispute in the most efficient manner possible. While our legal team works with […]
Read more...Three-Part Template for Solid Contracts that Prevent Conflict
The best away to deal with illness is to prevent it. The best way to avoid conflicts is to prevent them. To write contracts that work, use this three-part template. Part 1, the Basics: These are simple concepts, which are very hard to use. These should start every talk about an agreement. This conversation will […]
Read more...Why Using DIY Contracts Aren’t a Good Idea
Whether you are buying or selling a property, creating a business or settling a dispute, contracts are the heart of every agreement. These days, people try to save money and create their own written agreement using a template from the internet, or worse, don’t document the agreement at all. This is a bad idea for […]
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Let us help you to avoid Fantasy, Frustration and Finger-Crossing. We will make sure we understand your goals. We will use plain English to spell out each party’s promises.
Read more...Drafting A Successful Contract
What does it take to draft a successful contract? Here’s a Venn diagram that summarizes what’s needed. Think about it. Suppose the Parties agree they want to develop property, but don’t realize the zoning allows only agricultural land. Even if they have compatible goals and expectations, they’re living in Fantasyland. The property will remain agricultural […]
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