Real Estate Closing Services, Title Insurance
At Wyckoff Law Firm, P.A., we represent clients who understand that it is quite prudent to retain the services of a real estate attorney when buying, selling, leasing or otherwise dealing with their Florida real estate matters. Our firm also provides services to out-of-state clients who wish to complete a real estate transaction in Florida.
There are many pitfalls for the unweary in real estate dealings and transactions. It truly does take an experienced real estate attorney that knows Florida law and the local marketplace to understand the myriad of legal issues involved and to provide good advise and counsel to you. Whether you are a buyer, seller, lender, or realtor, we can help you. We combine our experience and knowledge with our determination and dedication to your matter to provide a high level of service to you. In short, we are committed to helping you obtain results.
To schedule an appointment with an attorney, please call 941-795-6565 or send us an e-mail.
Realtors and Lenders:
We offer complete closing services to real estate brokers and agents and mortgage lenders at competitive rates. Our services include drafting and reviewing contracts, title searches, document preparation, real estate and loan closings and the issuance of title insurance. Our qualified, experienced, and friendly support staff and attorneys deliver personalized, quality services quickly and efficiently. The personalized attention we give to our clients combined with our ability to address the demands of any closing situation and resolve concerns that may arise efficiently and effectively comprise the signature of our real estate practice.
Why Buy Title Insurance?
REASONS TO BUY TITLE INSURANCE:
FOR A ONE TIME EXPENSE, TITLE INSURANCE GIVES YOU PEACE OF MIND!
Unlike other forms of insurance, title insurance is only paid once – it is not paid annually.
When you purchase a home or other real estate, it will most likely be one of the biggest financial investments that you will make during your lifetime. As such, it is commonly understood in the real estate industry that title insurance is the single most important thing you can purchase to protect your property and your financial future. You don’t want problems that arose in the past when other people owned your property before you purchased to cause you problems and cost you money. A title insurance policy is your best protection against potential title defects, which can remain hidden despite the most thorough search of public records and the most careful escrow or closing process. For a one-time premium payment, your title insurance underwriter agrees to reimburse you for losses that you may sustain due to defects that existed prior to the issue date of your title insurance policy, up to the policy amount. In addition, should you need it, the policy also covers the cost of legal expenses needed to cover pursuing your claim or defending your title.
To schedule an appointment with an attorney, please call 941-795-6565 or send us an e-mail.
Business Contracts, Formations, Sales & Purchases
Business Contracts and Agreements
At Wyckoff Law Firm, P.A., we know the importance of making sure that your business contracts and agreements are negotiated and drafted correctly to ensure that your interests and rights are protected. We want to make sure that your present, short-term and long-term goals are taken into consideration.
Even though it may at any given time appear to you that your business is running smoothly and everyone is getting along, in business, at some point disputes are inevitable. This is why we take such detailed care when it comes to the development and implementation of your business agreements and contracts. Our goal is to represent you and your business by drafting provisions 1) with the success of your business in mind and 2) to protect you and your business from unnecessary liability.
To schedule an appointment with an attorney, please call 941-795-6565 or send us an e-mail.
Business Formation and Entities in Florida
We assist small businesses with the formation of many types of business entities. There are a number of reasons to consider one type of business entity over another, such as personal liability, asset protection, the type of business you would like to operate and tax implications.
Though popular, the limited liability company (LLC) isn’t for everyone. It is more expensive than a corporation and in some cases it may have some disadvantages, but in others cases it may have some advantages. We can explain the pro’s and con’s of LLC’s, C-corp’s, S-corp’s, limited partnerships, general partnerships and limited liability limited partnerships to help you decide on the one that is the most well-suited for you and your enterprise.
We can advise you on both the practical and legal implications of the different types of business entities.
To schedule an appointment with an attorney, please call 941-795-6565 or send us an e-mail.
Starting Your New Business — Business Formation
Corporations, Limited Liability Companies, Partnerships
When starting a business or purchasing a business or real estate, it is often a very good idea to do so using a limited liability entity such as a corporation, limited liability limited partnership or limited liability company. We will take the time to understand your business and your goals so that we can recommend the proper form of business structure for you. We realize that oftentimes our clients need to form their business entity quickly, thus, we have taken the steps that are necessary for us to be able to provide same day service in such circumstances.
Once you’ve chosen the type of business you would like to form (such as a partnership, corporation, limited liability company, etc.) we can then provide the registration, documentation, and preparation of essential agreements. We can negotiate, draft or review the business entity agreements including negotiating and/or defining the rights and responsibilities of your owners, managers, officers and/or directors as appropriate.
Selling Your Business?
If you are selling your business, we can handle the details, from negotiating non-compete or consulting contracts to ensuring payment of the purchase price through security agreements, real estate mortgages and/or personal guaranties.
Our practical and results-oriented approach to protecting your business interests is designed to save you a great deal of time, money and trouble later on.
To schedule an appointment with an attorney, please call 941-795-6565 or send us an e-mail.
Commercial Transactions
In the land of commercial transactions, there are many traps for the unwary. Unlike in residential transactions where the laws of the State of Florida provide many safeguards to protect people, in commercial transactions the driving force is “CAVEAT EMPTOR” or “LET THE BUYER BEWARE”. Let our experience help guide you through the process so that you can have a better chance of receiving the benefits that you bargained for.
Real Estate
There are many laws in Florida governing real estate. At Wyckoff Law Firm, P.A., we can negotiate, draft, and review contracts and agreements for any type of Florida real estate matter that you may be involved in. Whether you are a lender, seller, buyer, landlord, or tenant, your real estate matter is important to us. We consider it our job to ensure that any agreement that you enter into, as well as any contract that you sign, is in your best interest both at the time you sign it and into the future. Signing a contract without representation can prove to be a costly mistake.
We will not only negotiate and prepare your contract, we will also guide you through the entire process of your real estate transaction including helping you with your due diligence in evaluating the transaction. We have helped many businesses and individuals negotiate real estate deals throughout the Sarasota – Manatee metro area.
To schedule an appointment with an attorney, please call 941-795-6565 or send us an e-mail.
Commercial Real Estate
At Wyckoff Law Firm, P.A., we represent owners, buyers, sellers, developers, contractors, landlords, tenants and other participants on a wide range of commercial real estate matters. For example, we can draft or review on behalf of the seller or purchaser a contract for the sale and purchase of any commercial land and/or building.
We work closely with you in order to understand your objectives, concerns, and the potential risk inherent in any project or transaction. With our experience, we can point out opportunities that you may want to consider as well as potential liabilities that may not have occurred to you. We can make sure that the terms of your agreement accurately reflect your view of the transaction and help protect you from unnecessary risk.
Let our understanding of the real estate market and experience work for you to help you realize the value of your opportunity and to help alert you to the possible liabilities that you may be faced with.
To schedule an appointment with an attorney, please call 941-795-6565 or send us an e-mail.
Commercial Lease Agreements
Drafting, Negotiation, and Review of Leases
At Wyckoff Law Firm, P.A., we represent clients in lease negotiations. Too often, commercial tenants do not discuss and negotiate the terms and provisions of their lease with their landlord. It is an unfortunate and common misperception that the tenant must sign the lease the landlord gives them. Please be aware that leases drafted by the landlord are almost always very one-sided in favor of the landlord. As a result, as the tenant in a non-negotiated lease, you may find yourself exposed to personal liability, additional rent, substantial costs that you were not aware of including unforseen costs for maintenance and repairs, unforseen increases in common area maintenance charges, a tenant who is a direct competitor moving in next to you, parking issues, and perhaps even costly litigation after you feel you have been wronged. We have the legal education and skills to be in a position to help advise you of both the legal and practical ramifications of the lease provisions. We will help you negotiate lease provisions designed to provide protection against the above costly matters which should in turn provide you with a better opportunity for success.
Ending a Lease and/or Vacating the Premises
When a commercial tenant signs a multi-year lease, generally by law, they are responsible for payment of rent through the entire term of the lease, even if their business does not do as well as expected and they can’t sustain it. The tenant or landlord may seek a new tenant to sublet the space, but if they cannot negotiate a sublet for the same amount of rent, the original tenant can be held responsible for the balance. Tenants do, however, have legal rights.
When tenants vacate a property without notice, landlords face the challenge of locating them to hold them financially accountable. Landlords also face the challenge of how to handle and dispose of any of the tenant’s personal property that the tenant may have left behind at the leased premises. The landlord may have a right to claim the property as abandoned as payment for remaining rent and damages, but they should consult an attorney in order to ensure they are acting within the law when doing so.
To schedule an appointment with an attorney, please call 941-795-6565 or send us an e-mail.
Foreclosure Prevention, Short-Sale Representation, Loan Work-Outs
Negotiating on Your Behalf to Save Your Home – Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention
!!! IMPORTANT !!! – BOTH MANATEE AND SARASOTA COUNTY HAVE INSTITUTED A ROCKET DOCKET/FAST TRACK FORECLOSURE SYSTEM. WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU IS THAT IF YOU DO NOT CONTEST YOUR FORECLOSURE, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT YOU CAN BE FORECLOSED OUT OF YOUR HOME IN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS! DO NOT LET THIS HAPPEN TO YOU. WE CAN HELP YOU. THERE IS NO NEED FOR YOU TO FEEL ASHAMED OR EMBARRASSED. IT IS NOT IN YOUR BEST INTEREST TO DELAY.
IS FORECLOSUE PREVENTABLE? – YES! There are a number of viable alternatives available to homeowners to give them the chance to avoid a foreclosure.
WHATEVER YOU DO, YOU SHOULD NOT WALK AWAY FROM YOUR MORTGAGE WITHOUT EVALUATING YOUR OPTIONS.
THE WORSE THING YOU CAN DO IS DO NOTHING.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU. LET US HELP YOU.
TIME IS OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE. PLEASE CALL US AS SOON AS YOU ARE FACED WITH FINANCIAL CHALLENGES – THAT IS WHEN YOU ARE IN THE BEST POSITION FOR US TO HELP YOU PREPARE A FAVORABLE STRATEGY.
In today’s challenging economy, many members of our community need representation to assist them in structuring a solution to the overwhelming financial challenges they are facing. In these tough times, you could certainly benefit from seeking the help of a professional that has the skills and experience necessary to help you minimize the damage that may result from loss of income or other financial difficulties. Our goal is to help you develop a plan custom ordered to your personal situation that is designed to: 1) help reduce your financial stress, 2) give you renewed hope and 3) provide you with concrete steps that you can take to help you along a path toward a brighter financial future.
Homeowners facing loss of income, substantial decreases in the values of their homes, and large interest rate increases on adjustable rate mortgages among other things often find themselves in the unfortunate position of the threat of losing their home to foreclosure. Homeowner’s often place their hopes of saving their home on negotiating with the bank themselves, or even worse, just ignoring the problem altogether. Unfortunately, with so many homeowners facing foreclosure in the Sarasota-Manatee area and elsewhere across the Country, banks are often swamped with calls and their staffs are overwhelmed. It can be hard for a homeowner to get a resolution.
We regularly work with lenders on foreclosure prevention solutions on behalf of our clients. There are many options to foreclosure available.
To schedule an appointment with an attorney, please call 941-795-6565 or send us an e-mail.