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Novi City Attorney Thomas R. Schultz Gets 2010 Distinguished Municipal Attorney Award
Attorneys from Novi, Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids have received the 2010 Distinguished Municipal Attorney Awards by the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys (MAMA) for their outstanding contributions to the practice of municipal law. The award recipients are Thomas R. Schultz, city attorney for Novi and other communities; Sue A. Jeffers, associate general counsel for the Michigan Municipal League and former Mt. Pleasant city attorney; and Jeffrey V.H. Sluggett, attorney for the municipalities of Cedar Springs, Walker, Saugatuck, Lakeview Village and Alpine Township. The awards were given during a MAMA luncheon that took place as part of the 2010 Michigan Municipal League Convention in Dearborn, Sept. 21, 2010. For details about the League go to mml.org. Speaking during the luncheon was Phil Power, founder and president of the Center for Michigan: www.thecenterformichigan.net/. For more information about MAMA go to www.mama-online.org/.
Income Tax Attorney Or Tax Relief Attorney?
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District Attorney won't file charges in De Anza case
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By Tracey Kaplan tkaplan@mercurynews.com Resolving a politically charged case that helped catapult him into office, District Attorney Jeff Rosen on Friday came to the same much-criticized conclusion as his predecessor: No criminal charges will be filed …
Attorneys question by sunshine: Do sellers and/or their attorneys need to be present for a home closing?
We are closing on a home this week and just found out that the seller and their attorneys will not be present at the closing, it’s just going to be us and our attorney. Is that common, is something wrong with this, should we be worried about something? Our lawyer didn’t really think this is a problem, but my husband and I aren’t too thrilled about this, because this is our first home purchase and we imagined the closing to be with the seller and their attorney. I would apprecite any insight to help me ease my mind before we jump into the ‘biggest deal’ of our lives so far. Thanks in advance.
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Answer by Thomas K
You will be fine. When people are out of the state and sell their home in a different area, the papers are mailed ot htem to sign, then they return them, and the buyer then signs them. This is common. The seller likes to be their because they are getting paid, as well as the attorney. But it is not necessary. The will still have to sign the docs.
no big deal, why would it matter if they where their or not? as long as all the paper work is completed and signed why do you care?
if they have moved out, signed all the paper work then all they care about is getting a check, all you care about is clear title,
It’s not uncommon. But it sure makes for a dry closing, doesn’t it. It is still a wonderful day for you folks and you should celebrate!
When we close, we typically close at a title/escrow company and we bring Champagne! We celebrate!
CONGRATULATIONS!
No, it is not necessary or common that the Seller and their attorney be present at your closing. Your agent and attorney is all you need. Your agent should have verified with the lender that the paperwork is completed and ready to go. Your attorney’s presence is for your safety. He has the option to read over before you sign. Feel free to ask questions to clarify things you do not understand. Not to worry–it’s always overwhelming–more so the first time.
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