2021 Resolution: Steps to Resolve Legal Issues

Many legal troubles start with phrases like “I didn’t realize that …” or “I didn’t read that part of the document.” To lower risk and avoid trouble, ask questions, read contracts, do research, take notes, record with cellphone photos and take an extra day to think about things. As another year starts, it’s once again time to discuss some lessons we’ve learned in dealing with real estate law issues.

Here are some best practices you can use when dealing with any legal matter.

· Do not sign anything you have not read and understood.

· Do not be afraid to ask questions, and do not feel you must accept the answers at face value.

· If you have any doubt as to what you are told, do more research.

· There are very few things that cannot wait one day while you think about it.

· Whenever a situation seems like it might become a problem, take lots of notes and cell phone photos.

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