The Hart Law Group's Areas of Practice

REAL ESTATE   

We are experienced in handling all types of commercial and residential real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, boundary disputes, title disputes, mortgages and closings, refinancing, special assessments, code requirements, lease agreements, real estate taxes, Section 1031 tax-deferred like-kind exchanges, construction liens, and other real estate disputes.  We effectively handle any real estate legal issue quickly and efficiently, in an atmosphere that will ease your stress and inspire confidence that your affairs are being handled with competence and professionalism.

• residential and commercial closings
• contracts
• property disputes
• easements
• 1031 tax-deferred exchanges
• leases
• self-directed IRAs
• cohabitation agreements
• co-ownership contracts

PROBATE, ESTATES &  TRUST PLANNING &  ADMINISTRATION

Our lawyers have nearly two decades of experience in assisting clients in their estate and trust planning and administration. We explain the estate planning process clearly, assist you in analyzing your family’s financial considerations and goals, educate you about estate planning options, and draft necessary documents to implement the estate plan.

• estate and trust planning
• probate, estate and trust administration
• asset protection planning
• powers of attorney
• wills - simple to complex
• advanced directives
• estate and gift tax planning

CORPORATE & BUSINESS LAW

Choosing the right business structure has a significant impact on how you operate your company.  Your decision will have specific tax consequences, liability protections, and other benefits that require consideration. We have extensive knowledge in corporate entity formation and will help you determine which form is best suited for you and your company.  We have experience working with already established companies to assist them with their legal needs, including contract preparation, review and negotiation, and succession planning considerations.  We prepare and amend partnership agreements, buy-sell agreements, articles of incorporation or organization, corporate bylaws, operating agreements and all other documents necessary for your business.

• entity formation
• corporations, LLCs, partnerships
• buy-sell agreements
• articles of incorporation or organization
• corporate bylaws
• operating agreements

DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIPS

The Hart Law Group helps people plan for and establish agreements with regard to domestic relationships not otherwise governed by the laws of traditional marriage. We assist domestic partnership couples in dealing with various issues, including estate and disability planning, hospital visititation rights, health care, cohabitation agreements, and powers of attorney.  

• cohabitation agreements
• hospital visitation rights
• health care
• powers of attorney