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Environmental Due Diligence in Real Property Transactions
Environmental due diligence (EDD) is the legal process of assessing environmental conditions and liabilities surrounding real property transactions. Before making real estate transactions, buyers and investors should assess all risks that may incur high costs. EDD...
5 Important Estate Planning Documents for New Parents
Estate Planning For New Parents No matter what stage of life you are in, Estate planning is essential. Becoming a new parent is stressful and overwhelming. With so much to think about, it's easy to put off the topic of estate planning until later. But by then, it may...
Local Law Firm Partners with the Sparta Diversity Council to Implement the Accessibility Icon Project at Sparta Schools
Sparta law firm Askin & Hooker, LLC has partnered with the Sparta Diversity Council to give a facelift to the universally used disability symbol that everyone is familiar with, a blue square with a white image of a person sitting in a wheelchair. Since 2010, the...
What is the Attorney Review Process in NJ
In NJ, a real estate transaction has several stages, including making an offer and closing on the home. One other critical stage early in the buying process is Attorney Review. What is Attorney Review? Attorney review is usually a three-business day period when buyers...
Can You Transfer Assets Out of an Irrevocable Trust?
As you plan your estate, you might be considering whether an irrevocable trust should be part of your asset protection plan. You've worked hard for your money and want to protect your finances, but in order to protect your assets, you need to have an asset protection...
What Is a Non-Disclosure Agreement?
If you pay attention to the news or are involved in business transactions, you've most likely heard the term non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before. While most stories that discuss NDAs center around salacious details that someone (usually a celebrity or politician)...