Probate and Trusts

Probate:

Often times when individuals are seeking to refinance or sell property that has been left to them by a relative who has passed away, they run into problems because the deceased relative's estate was never probated. Any time that real estate is passed from one person to another, either by will or normal intestate succession upon their death, it is necessary for a Probate Action to be filed in the state where the property is located. We have the resources to quickly ascertain and evaluate what will be needed in order to clear title to your property so that you can either sell or refinance it. Depending on the circumstances of each case, it is possible that this process can be done in as quickly as one week, or, in more complex situations, it could take as much as three to four months. Call Henry W. Hicks to discuss your particular situation with him.

Trusts:

When buying and selling property, investors often times like to utilize Florida Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT) as a method of holding the property so as to both insulate them from liability and also provide an estate planning mechanism. The law offices of Henry W. Hicks are available for drafting and preparing any type of Trust instrument which you may wish to utilize in your real estate investment transactions.

Incorporations:

When buying and selling property, investors often times like to utilize corporations and/or limited partnerships as a vehicle for holding the property. The entity which is best suited for each particular need varies upon the circumstances of the transaction, and the purposes for which the property is being acquired and/or sold. The law offices of Henry W. Hicks are available to assist in both assessing and advising as to which type of entity would be best suited for your needs, and can assist in creating a corporation or limited partnership as the case may need. Contact Henry W. Hicks in order to further explore your particular needs in this regard.

Commercial Investment Property:

If you are contemplating buying or selling commercial real estate, you are well-advised to get the comprehensive legal advise of an experienced real estate attorney in assisting you in preparing the contract, negotiating the contract, arranging for financing, assisting and advising as relates to due diligence requirements, and overseeing and monitoring the closing process to ensure that your interests have been protected. The law offices of Henry W. Hicks have been assisting commercial real estate buyers and sellers for over 20 years, and are available to consult on your particular needs at no charge.

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