by Elizabeth Boyette | Apr 27, 2023 | Blog
Our clients frequently ask us what we would recommend as the number one estate planning tool that every person should have. As attorneys, we advocate that every individual should have at least all five basic estate planning documents: a will, financial power of...
by Samuel Iden | Apr 20, 2023 | Blog
You just closed on your home last month and now you’ve been notified you’ll be making monthly mortgage payments to a new bank. That fast? Yes, it’s normal. Many lenders, outside of smaller banks or credit unions, are in the business of originating loans, but not...
by Cara Gibbons | Apr 13, 2023 | Blog
There’s a lot of things in life where just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. I try and teach my children this daily. Some examples of that can be: 1. Can you cut your own bangs? Sure. But should you? My middle school yearbook picture will answer...
by Erin Auld | Apr 6, 2023 | Blog
Escrow is a term thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean when it comes to having a mortgage? It is often over-complicated, so here is an easy way to remember it. Most lenders require you to open an Escrow Account. When you pay your mortgage, you send one...
by Elizabeth Boyette | Mar 23, 2023 | Blog
When a loved one passes away, our job here at Jackson Law is to make the probate process as seamless and as easy as possible for our clients. Losing a family member or close friend is an emotional and difficult time, which is often made more complex by the legal...
by Samuel Iden | Mar 16, 2023 | Blog
When a transaction is on the way to closing, everyone in the deal is keeping fingers and toes crossed that there are no major snags. Occasionally the title search uncovers a judgment, which could then turn into one of those snags. Not all unpaid debts are judgments...