Understandably, going through a divorce is challenging and emotionally taxing. That element is never lost on us, even as a family that assists clients with their family law cases. Whereas we can guide you through each component of the divorce process, we wanted to go over a specific piece: spousal support. Although money doesn’t buy happiness, not having it creates further stress during an uncertain time in your Read More

Some of the most enticing business ideas are the ones that have a low barrier to entry. We will discuss Airbnb in a moment, but this concept is prevalent in markets such as Software of a Service (SaaS). There are reduced infrastructure costs, it’s scalable, and businesses can derive value and benefits quickly. We are discussing SaaS in a blog about real estate because many of these qualities exist within Airbnb. You Read More

You have several essential duties if you’ve been named an executor. The responsibility can be overwhelming and challenging, but your obligations will become more manageable with proper planning and attention to detail. Executors can be held personally liable for any missteps, so it's essential to have an experienced attorney to guide you through the probate process and ensure everything goes Read More

Businesses utilize contracts because they outline the responsibilities of two or more parties. Consider the small business that relies on a third party for the raw materials they use to create their product. This relationship needs to be governed by a contract because it protects both sides if one fails to fulfill their obligations. Using this example, their contract may address the following Read More

At Drucker & Mattia, PLLC, we handle a wide range of landlord-tenant disputes and have had the opportunity to represent both sides. Today, we will discuss security deposit disputes through the lens of the landlord, but the information we provide is also helpful to tenants. For example, what does a landlord have to give a tenant if they intend to keep the security deposit? The landlord must give the tenant an Read More

Consider a married couple who chooses to buy a home together. They go through the loan process together, sign the closing documents, and move into it together. Now imagine that neither conducts any degree of estate planning, but one passes away unexpectedly. The question that most people have is what happens to the home and the accompanying loan. Though each state’s laws surrounding this issue will not be identical, Read More

Though the expression that no one gets married to get divorced is overused, it still highlights a point. When you get married, you envision a future with your spouse. You take active steps to build and shape it by purchasing a home, acquiring assets, and saving for retirement. A divorce takes you off the path you were on, and it is unnerving. You begin to wonder where you will live and how often you will see your Read More

Although we have significant experience handling a wide range of business law issues, the attorneys at Drucker & Mattia, PLLC, draft wills, create trusts, and assist clients with estate planning. One of the most significant benefits of estate planning is that it allows you to be prepared for the future despite the inherent uncertainties of tomorrow. Why are we talking about estate planning when the blog is about Read More

An estate plan is a collection of documents that your attorney selects. They choose each one based on how it protects you, your assets and preserves your estate. Your lawyer will not only look at the circumstances surrounding your life but will ask you what you want to get out of your estate plan. For instance, a young couple may come in because they want to choose a legal guardian for their children if they pass Read More

When people use the term “clear” title, they are talking about legal ownership. During the due diligence period of the home buying process, buyers will likely run a title search on the property they intend to buy. This is their time to correctly identify who owns the property. People either own their homes by themselves (sole ownership) or with other people (tenancy in common). Should a married couple own the house Read More