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Patton Sullivan Brodehl LLP

Disputed Real Property Inheritance Must Be Resolved Before Partition Action

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The California Court of Appeal recently reaffirmed that a party’s ownership interest in real property must be clearly established before the party can have standing to bring an action for partition of the property. ...more

Goulston & Storrs PC

Land Court’s Invalidation of Deed as the Result of Undue Influence Affirmed

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What constitutes undue influence sufficient to invalidate a deed? In Erikson v. Erikson, 105 Mass. App. Ct. 1115 (February 24, 2025), the Appeals Court of Massachusetts affirmed the Land Court’s invalidation of a deed on the...more

Gray Reed

Texas Mineral Buyer’s Due Diligence Falls Short

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Patch LLC et al v. Indio Minerals LLC et al  was a dispute over title to a 1/8th NPRI in land in Midland County. Viola Ash, an Illinois resident, executed a warranty deed in 1932 for land in Midland County, reserving a 1/8...more

Cozen O'Connor

BC Court of Appeal Clarifies the Appropriate Approach to Tracing Co-Mingled Property

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In the recent case of Mills v. O’Connor, 2025 BCCA 34, the BC Court of Appeal offered some fresh insight on the relatively new and unsettled area of tracing property under the Family Law Act (the FLA). Under the FLA, the...more

Offit Kurman

Safeguarding Your Israeli Apartment with Proper Estate Planning

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For many families, owning an apartment in Israel – whether as a second home or a cherished holiday retreat – is a lifelong dream. The journey from selecting the right property, navigating the purchase process, and turning a...more

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