When you are purchasing or selling a property, it is imperative that you work with an experienced attorney to ensure all paperwork is filed correctly and that you understand each step of the complex process. For those in need of a reliable and trustworthy real estate attorney in Kalispell, MT, the search stops at the law office of Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray, PLLP. This law firm has been serving the Flathead Valley since 1954. The team at Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray specializes in real estate and business law, but they also work in personal injury law, probate law, and family law. They handle everything from wrongful death to estate planning and commercial contracts to insurance claims, always taking the time to sit down with you and discuss your concerns in great detail. Trust these real estate attorneys to use their expertise and knowledge to best serve your legal needs. To begin working with an experienced real estate attorney, contact the law office of Hash, O'Brien, Biby & Murray today. Call them at (406) 755-6919 to speak to a member of their staff regarding their services or to request a consultation.
Family Law includes divorce, adoptions, child custody, and child support. This area of the law can involve high-conflict matters, involving complex issues. Litigation can be very expensive and decisions prolonged. It is important to understand the complicated and difficult issues before you make family law decisions. It is also important to consider solving the family issues through mediation and settlement if possible.
Child Custody and Visitation
Adoption
Guardianship
Guardianships protect incapacitated adults, disabled adults and minor children. The legal guardian is a person who has the legal authority to care for the personal and property interests of another. It is a legal process used where a person who can no longer make or communicate safe or sound decisions about their own personal or care or manage their finances, or is susceptible to fraud or undue influence from others. The guardian/conservator is appointed by the Court and is authorized to make legal, financial and health care decisions for the person in need of a guardian.
Spousal Support
Mediation also can be helpful with divorces or other family separation issues when there are no children. In cases where there are no children, mediation services may be helpful in addressing property distribution, asset and debt allocation, and whether either party is entitled to spousal maintenance.
There are also legal issues involved in determining whether there is also a “survival action” available, in addition to a wrongful death action. This type of claim arises when the injured person survived for some amount of time – even if only for a very short period – before death.
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Business Transactions
When considering forming a business it is important to know what type of business structure best meets your goals. Choosing the correct structure is important because of tax, liability and growth implications. Other business transactions include contracts, buy-sell agreements, and leases. There are other matters that are related to your business needs.
Limited Liability Companies
Determining the right business structure to meet your goals is important. Considerations that affect the correct structure are minimizing personal liability, method of operations, tax consequences, growing the business and succession. The business entities to choose from are usually corporations, limited liability companies or partnerships.
Real Estate Law can be complex. Whether it is the purchase of a home, a lease for you business, understanding the covenants on your property or foreclosure, it is important that you understand these real estate matters.
PERSONAL INJURY and AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT “Personal injury” is a very general, broad category of civil claims and law suits. It generally refers to people who suffer physical and/or mental injury due to another’s negligence. It can also include loss of income, loss of the ability to pursue one’s hobbies, the cost of medical bills, the loss of a loved-one’s companionship and support, etc. The law allows compensation for these elements, when liability (fault) is properly placed on a negligent person or entity.
Medicaid Planning
Attorneys can assist families with qualifying for Medicaid. Medicaid planning can involve preserving a family’s assets to pass to the next generation. Long-term care can be very expensive.
Everyone should have an estate plan that controls what happens to your possessions and minor children when you pass away. Estate tax related problems should also be considered. If you do not have an estate plan, it can cause a difficult burden for your family and heirs. Also, without estate planning, you will not be able to control what happens to your assets when you die.
Wills
Wills and Trusts are both important estate-planning methods, but are different. A Trust is established when you sign the Trust. A Will is not activated until your death. Upon your death, only a Will goes through the probate process. Some other differences are the following...
Trusts
Power of Attorney
This document allows someone else to perform almost any act for you, such as signing deeds, opening and managing financial accounts. This power of attorney terminates when you pass away or revoke the power of attorney.