Asking for money is uncomfortable at best, but asking your neighbors for delinquent dues can feel just plain awkward. Unfortunately, that may be one of your duties as an HOA board member. The HOA uses money from dues to pay for utilities, maintain the community and...
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Month: December 2017
Are leases required to be in writing?
If you are the owner of a property in Missouri that you intend to rent out to someone else, you will want to understand how you can protect yourself and your property. One of the things you may likely do is to set up a lease agreement with your tenant. If you are...
When a tenant becomes too much to handle
Being a landlord, despite the assumptions of many, can come with its own set of difficult obstacles. Opening the doors of homes to strangers certainly requires a great deal of trust. When those thenants refuse to comply with regulations stated in the lease, the...
Why do I need to review my estate plan?
With December already here, you may well be in the midst of many holiday and other plans that relate to the end of yet another calendar year. Missouri residents can take advantage of the special nature of this time of year by setting aside time to review their estate...
Widow and late husband’s family dispute value of his estate
People in St. Charles are encouraged to see to their estate planning matters so that disputes over their final wishes can be avoided once they are gone. Yet no amount of planning may make up for family dynamics that tend to contribute to estate disputes. Experts often...