Our office has the ability to assist you with the preparation, execution, and recording of all deeds, death certificates, and land contract documents. This includes assistance with quitclaim deeds, ladybird deeds, and fiduciary deeds. On-site signing and electronic recording is available upon request within Monroe, Wayne, and Oakland counties.

Some transactions will require counsel to review a property’s chain of title to determine if any issues encumber a transfer. This often includes a search of any deeds, judgments, mortgages, liens, or lawsuits. An attorney can assist in reviewing your title records or your existing title policy to ensure you are protected.

A land contract is a real estate financing arrangement where the buyer pays the seller directly over time until full payment is made, gaining equitable title along the way. On the other hand, a lease agreement is a contract that grants a tenant the right to use and occupy a property for a specified period in exchange for rent, with no transfer of ownership involved.

Sometimes due to error or fraud, multiple parties have ownership in the same real property which requires a quiet title lawsuit. Alternatively, a property owner may need to initiate a partition action to sell jointly owned property. Our office has the experience to keep you protected during those legal processes.

Legal instruments that creates a security interest in real property, providing the lender with the right to foreclose in case of default. A promissory note is a separate document that represents the borrower's promise to repay the loan. Together, they form the foundation of real estate financing in a majority of property arrangements.

It is best to be advised by counsel early on in any zoning appeals process, as waiting can cost more in the long run than early intervention. Thompson Legal has the experience to advise on your variance, present your case, and to appeal your decision to the relevant circuit court if necessary.