Real Estate
The law that governs real estate matters is a set of rules that articulates the rights and responsibilities of those who purchase, own, rent, finance, or have access to, real property.
These rules and regulations govern who is responsible for the condition, use, and maintenance of property, including the limits of use of one’s own property based on location and zoning, and the requirements for legal transfer of property.
We work with property owners, buyers, sellers, renters, developers, and other attorneys. We assist with title problems, purchase and sale agreements, easements, encroachments and other property issues.
Some of the things we do:
- Negotiate and draft residential purchase and sale agreements.
- Prepare required documents for buying or selling property without a broker, with terms agreed between the parties.
- Advise on real estate transactions when clients have a broker, as needed based on the complexity of the transaction.
- Negotiate and draft lease agreements.
- Draft and clarify easements and covenants.
- Prepare property transfer deeds, including Quit Claim Deeds.
- Prepare documents for seller financing of residential real estate.
- Advise on use of a Limited Liability company to manage risks as an owner of income producing property.
- Prepare property ownership agreements between unmarried owners.
- Advise on boundary issues including claims for adverse possession.
- Assist in resolution of conflict around property ownership to avoid the time and cost of litigation.
Business Law
The term 'Business Law' can mean many things. At deVrieze | Carney PLLC, our focus is to address the business matters that are most often interwoven with our areas of practice: estate planning, probate, real estate, and elder law.
A commonly used business structure impacting these areas is a Limited Liability Company (LLC). It is quite simple to set up an LLC in Washington by way of a visit to the Washington Secretary of State website. But the true powers of an LLC come from the strength and substance of the Operating Agreement, and proper management of the LLC.
We work closely with clients to ensure the Operating Agreement includes the provisions needed to carry out the client’s intent. We provide guidance on how to manage the details of the LLC, navigate common challenges, and ensure proper documentation is created when there are modifications to the Agreement.
A client's current situation and long-term goals will guide which structure is best to manage and protect real estate and business interests in life, as well as expedite the administration of these interests and goals at death.