This is an article that our law firm authored for the Indiana State Bar Association. The article was published in the March 2021 issue of Res Gestae magazine. Forms of Co-Ownership of Real Property Many married couples elect to hold title to real estate as an “Estate by the Entireties,” which is a form of […]
The Truth About Land Trusts- Part One
This is the first part of a two-part article on Land Trusts. Question: What Do the Polio Virus & Land Trusts Have in Common? Answer: Neither can be eradicated! Let me preface this article by explaining that I have a legal degree, a law license and 30 years of experience practicing as a licensed lawyer. […]
WEIRD THINGS HAPPEN
Get a Will! Life has a way of throwing us unexpected curve balls. Weird things happen all the time. When things do not go as planned, we hopefully have a “Plan B” and maybe even a “Plan C” to help us readjust and continue toward our ultimate goals. What happens when the unexpected happens after […]
Can a Commercial Landlord Force a Tenant to Stay Open? A Primer on Mandatory Injunctions
Can a Commercial Landlord Force a Tenant to Stay Open? In a word, yes. In a recent case (issued November 25, 2020), the Indiana Court of Appeals case had to determine whether it was appropriate for a trial court to issue an order compelling Abercrombie & Fitch Stores, Inc. (Abercrombie) to keep its store open, […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) & Immigration Executive Order
Fact Sheet First and foremost, immigration courts in the United States and consulates abroad, like other entities and businesses have been closed to the public since late February and into March. The United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices closed on March 18th and have plans to begin re-opening on June 4th. Applications may […]
HOW CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) HAS IMPACTED THE UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION SYSTEM: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
It is no secret that the Coronavirus has changed daily life as we know it, but it is also impacting future events like hearing and interview dates, InfoPass appointments and naturalization ceremonies as well as the ability to get a visa and come into the United States. As of March 18th, these delays and closures […]
Types of (Real) Property Ownership
Matthew A. Griffith, Esq. authored one chapter in this book (Chapter Two: Forms of Property Ownership), which we are providing here as an eBook. The entire book can be purchased on Amazon. All profits from the sale of this book go to charity. DISCLAIMER These materials have been prepared by Jason Lucchesi and, in […]
Bad Indiana Land Contract Law Dies Before Passage
Indiana House Bill 1495 (2019 Session) made its way to a Conference Committee, but the Committee Report was rejected by the Senate on a 30 to 19 vote. HB 1495 would have unnecessarily restricted the use of land contracts, when the buyer intended to use a home as the buyer’s principal dwelling. In fact, this […]
REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS AND SALES
Home purchases typically represent the most significant investment people will make in their lifetime. Therefore, it is important to consult a knowledgeable real estate attorney to help protect your interests in the purchase process. It is equally important to consult an attorney if you selling a property. One of the services real estate attorneys provide […]
WHO WILL INHERIT YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE (& OTHER DIGITAL DATA)?
Think about how much digital data you have accumulated in just the past few years? It’s mind-dumbing. We all have various forms and amounts of digital data such as Facebook, LinkedIN, and other social media sites, photos, passwords, usernames, etc., etc., etc. See a longer list below. Over the next many years, you’re highly likely […]