| Life Estates |
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| Generally, when a grantor transfers land to a grantee, the grantee receives the entire right and title to the property, without limitations. Sometimes, however, the grantor chooses to limit the grantee's right to the use and enjoyment of the land by creating a life estate. A life estate is an estate in land that ends when a named person dies. It is used primarily for estate planning as a device to allow successive ownership of the land.
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| Resolution of Disputes with Interstate Household Goods Carriers |
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| When a customer contracts with a mover to transport household goods across state lines, federal law requires that the mover's contract include a provision for arbitration as a method of resolving any disputes that arise. Although the arbitration provision is required, the customer may resort to the court system and is not obligated to first go through the arbitration process.More... |
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| A Neighbor's Barking Dog |
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| The regulation of noise from pets is governed by state and local law. The laws vary widely and must be consulted individually for further details. Generally speaking, however, most localities have laws in place that set forth restrictions as to barking dogs.More... |
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| Legal Research on Real Estate Law |
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| Today, more so than ever before, non-lawyers have occasion to conduct legal research. A question involving real estate law may provide such an opportunity. The process can be quite daunting.More... |
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| The Historic Homeowner -- Federal Laws of Interest |
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| On the federal level, the subject of historic preservation is governed by numerous laws, including the Antiquities Act of 1906, the Historic Sites Act of 1935, the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990, the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978, and the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, to name a few. More... |
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