A person who’s purchasing a home in South Dakota expects sellers to disclose known issues with the homes that they’re selling. This enables the buyer to make an informed decision. Yet, the purpose of these disclosures isn’t limited to empowering a buyer to make an...
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Can your seller back out of a home sale?
On Behalf of Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler, LLP | Dec 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
You’ve scrimped and saved for a downpayment. You spent weeks or months scouting neighborhoods, getting your financial paperwork in order, checking out lenders and looking at houses. You’ve finally found the home you want, made and offer – and it was accepted. Your...
What is a quiet title action used for?
On Behalf of Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler, LLP | Sep 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Real estate law in South Dakota requires a formal lawsuit to be made when contesting a title. Property titles declare the owners of assets such as cars, diamonds, or antiques. The title represents an object that's either tangible, intangible, or usable like real...
Can you co-parent without speaking to each other?
On Behalf of Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler, LLP | Nov 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
One of the most difficult aspects of a divorce is trying to determine what will happen to the children. Even though you and your spouse are going through the difficult process of ending your marriage, you may decide that it is best for you to co-parent. This is a type...
If you have a trust, do you still need a will?
On Behalf of Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler, LLP | Aug 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Taking advantage of estate planning tools is wise. It is also wise to remember that many of these tools work best together. As a result, you may want to remember that even though you have used one tool, you may still need other tools to help your plan work as best as...
Your age might place you at higher risk for divorce
On Behalf of Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler, LLP | May 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
In South Dakota and across the country, millennials are getting married later in life and are subsequently getting divorced at lower rates than those in older age groups. If you're age 50 or beyond, you may be one of many spouses who are considering or have taken...
Getting your fair share of marital property
On Behalf of Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler, LLP | Mar 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
As an equitable distribution state, South Dakota may seem like the place where you would obtain a fair division of assets during your divorce. Equitable distribution means that the courts split your joint assets and debts, accounting for many factors so that each...
New Year’s resolution: Update your estate plan
On Behalf of Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler, LLP | Dec 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Winding down the year, you may be thinking of making resolutions and setting goals for 2019. Instead of the ones you make each year, like losing weight and saving money, perhaps you would like to do more to demonstrate your love for your family. One easy way to do...
Understanding the utility of a parenting plan
On Behalf of Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler, LLP | Sep 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
During your marriage, you probably didn't have a written agreement with your spouse regarding how you would divide the parenting duties. You just naturally fell into taking care of certain things when it came to the children. For example, you may have been the primary...
What should you consider when appointing an executor?
On Behalf of Christopherson, Anderson, Paulson & Fideler, LLP | Jun 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
After your death, many steps will still need attending to, and most of those go far beyond ensuring that your funeral takes place in the manner you deemed appropriate. Rather, your estate will need closing in the proper manner, and because you will not be around to...
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