Applegate Fifer Pulliam LLC is pleased to announce that Karri L. Meldrum has joined the firm as an associate attorney. Karri brings a wealth of business and legal experience including working as an attorney and consultant for a Big Four accounting firm on mergers and...
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Homeowner Policy of Title Insurance
While home buyers may find that standard owners’ title insurance policies contain too many exclusions and exceptions, there is a newer alternative available: the Homeowner policy. This policy includes several additional coverages including forgery, and protections...
The Impact of Changes in Indiana’s Open Door Law on Land Use and Development
As we enter into the third year of the pandemic, the real estate market, building, and development are thriving, and unprecedented flexibility has permitted remote attendance for work, school, and the day-to-day operations of businesses. Governmental bodies are...
When a Loved One Dies, What do I do With Their Assets?
When a loved one passes away there are many things to do, and many questions can often arise. One of these is: “what do I do with their personal belongings and assets?” This question can be answered sometimes by determining whether the decedent left a will. After...
What Type of Deed do I Need?
At first glance, a deed may appear to be a simple document requiring fill-in-the-blank information. Due to the legal nature of a recorded instrument, however, it is imperative that a Deed is free of error and that it conveys property in the manner desired. Property...
Deeds
A deed is a document conveying an interest in real estate from one person to another. A deed is effective once signed and delivered, but in order to cut off liability from the grantor (the person selling or giving the property) and protect the interests of the grantee...
What Are Typical Commercial Real Estate Closing Charges and Who Pays Them?
Along with the purchase price, some of the typical fees and costs paid at closing include a title search, title insurance premium, title endorsements, a closing fee, document preparation fees, certificate of existence, wire fees, recording fees, transfer taxes, and...
Purchase Contracts
It’s always a good idea to have a written purchase agreement when engaging in a transaction to buy or sell real estate. Purchase and sales agreement forms (“PSA” or “PA” for short) are written contracts between buyer and seller outlining their agreement to exchange...
Adjusting to Litigation During COVID
Litigation is still moving forward during the pandemic, albeit somewhat slower than normal. The Courts and attorneys are finding ways to move cases forward even though many courthouses are restricting visitors. Zoom, a somewhat unknown company prior to the pandemic,...
Firm Announcement Regarding Residential Real Estate Services
The law firm of Applegate Fifer Pulliam LLC is pleased to announce the hiring of Leah Poindexter and Angela Calvert. Ms. Poindexter will join the firm in the role of Senior Real Estate Paralegal. She previously served as Vice President of Southeastern Indiana Title...