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Problems With Your Home After the Sale

Unfortunately there will be times after the sale when a buyer discovers defects in the home that were previously unknown. The legal remedies available to the buyer will depend heavily on the closing documents. Careful inspection of the Property Disclosure Document and the Act of Cash Sale will be necessary to see what remedies will

By |2019-09-09T19:12:55+00:00September 9th, 2019|Residential Real Estate|

Understanding the Act of Cash Sale

Most legal methods of transferring ownership of a home from a seller to a buyer are in the form of an Act of Cash Sale.  Among other things, the Act of Cash Sale list the parties, property legal description, purchase price, and whether there is a waiver of warranties.  Most sellers demand the buyer purchase

By |2019-09-09T19:08:33+00:00September 9th, 2019|Residential Real Estate|

Understanding the Property Disclosure Document

As you get to the end of your home purchasing process you will receive a Property Disclosure Document. What is this thing and why is it important? Pursuant to La. R.S. § 9:3196, et seq., a seller of residential property must furnish to a potential buyer a Property Disclosure Document (“PDD”).  The PDD will contain

By |2019-09-09T19:02:05+00:00September 9th, 2019|Residential Real Estate|

Director, Talent and Writer Negotiations

  You worked hard over the years to develop your craft and know your worth. From big to small movie studios, their lawyers and negotiators will not offer you your true value at first. They will try to short change you on your contract, even though you know your talent level and stature. On top

By |2019-10-21T20:26:58+00:00September 12th, 2018|Entertainment Law|

Financing

Finding Financiers There are many options to obtaining financing for your projects.  Public (banks) and private financing (family members, private individuals, private equity companies, or angel investors) may be available to you.  Because you are likely to only get one shot, it is important to be fully prepared and knowledgeable about the process and how

By |2019-10-21T20:25:05+00:00September 12th, 2018|Business and Corporation Law|

Musicians

Copyright Protection Have you worked hard and written a song? If so, make sure you file the necessary copyright paperwork to ensure you own and control the rights to your song.  This process arms you with the necessary tools to sue others who try to steal your creation. Intellectual property of name Copyright law doesn't

By |2019-10-21T20:19:21+00:00September 12th, 2018|Entertainment Law|

Motion Pictures

Motion Pictures and Television Production Agreements - Production Agreements refers the agreements made with cast, crew, venue, etc. Location Contracts - These contracts set the guidelines for the agreed upon use of the shoot location. Also, it addresses rescheduled days. Distribution Agreements - Those in the business will tell you: your distributor is your partner. Not technically,

By |2019-10-21T20:14:21+00:00September 12th, 2018|Entertainment Law|

Succession

SAVING YOU TIME AND MONEY In a recent succession, Broussard Dove was able to transfer assets of a decedent to the proper heirs by doing an affidavit of small succession.  This process is not as complex and involved as opening and closing a full succession.  We were able to quickly and efficiently put the heirs

By |2019-10-21T19:54:58+00:00September 12th, 2018|Estate Planning|

Trust

When would I Need a Trust There are a variety of advantages to creating a trust.  Some advantages include: ensures long term benefits of the assets of the trust manages a spouse or children with pending problems helps a spouse or children reach life goals restricts how the money is spent Tax shelter, Estate Taxes

By |2019-10-21T20:08:36+00:00September 12th, 2018|Estate Planning|
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