DOCUMENT PREPARATION

A Secured Promissory Note is a document used so that a party borrowing money, known as the Borrower, agrees to repay a party lending money, known as the Lender. The word "secured" means that the loan is backed by an asset put up as collateral. If the loan cannot be repaid the collateral is forfeited to the lender.  By using a Secured Promissory Note, the Borrower will be able to offer an additional incentive that can convince the Lender to make the loan and the Lender will have additional assurance that the Borrower will pay the loan back by its due date.  

A Deed of Trust is a legal document used in real estate transactions. It involves three parties: the borrower (trustor), the lender (beneficiary), and a neutral third party (trustee). The borrower conveys the property's title to the trustee as security for the loan. If the borrower defaults on the loan, the trustee has the authority to sell the property to repay the lender. Once the loan is repaid, the trustee reconveys the property back to the borrower. 

A Memorandum of Contract is a legally binding agreement that is part of a real estate sales contract. It protects the buyer of a property, who has had a buyer accept their offer, from being suddenly outbid and losing out on their purchase. 

A Land Lease Agreement is a document used by the owner of a vacant piece of property, known as the landlord, and an individual or entity who wants to occupy the land and develop or improve it, known as the tenant.

 A Property Easement Agreement is a document used by the owner of a property, known as a grantor, to give permission for another person, known as the grantee, to use that property, often for a limited or specific purpose. This document is an easy way to grant temporary or long-term access to land without transferring ownership entirely. 

An Affidavit of Title is a document that is used when someone is selling a piece of property and needs to attest to any legal issues involving the property. It also specifically affirms that the seller is the actual legal owner. 

A Declaration of Severing Joint Tenancy is a document that is used to sever a Joint Tenancy into a Tenant in Common relationship. With a Joint Tenancy, when one joint tenant passes away, the interest in the property will automatically shift to the remaining Joint Tenants. 

A (Warranty) Grant Deed is a legal document used to transfer property from one person, the Grantor, to another person, the Grantee. It is often used to transfer property between family members or other parties who know each other. 

A Quitclaim Deed is a legal document used to transfer property from one person, the Grantor, to another person, the Grantee. It is often used to transfer property between family members or other parties who know each other. 

An Affidavit of Surviving Spouse is a document that is used to assert that someone, known as the Decedent, has died, and to then claim an interest in the Decedent's estate, such as money, investments, or physical property. This document can allow a family member or other beneficiary to receive their portion of the estate sooner, take ownership of inherited property, or close the decedent's bank and investment accounts. 

A Gift Affidavit is a document used when someone gives another person a gift, and wishes to swear and confirm that no payment is expected.  

Cash for keys is an agreement between a landlord and tenant where the landlord pays the tenant to vacate the rental property voluntarily. The tenant agrees to leave the property in good condition and within a specified timeframe.

A 30/60 day notice to evict when there is a lease between a landlord and tenant, where the tenant has breached a term in the lease, such as failure to pay rent, allowing the landlord to evict the tenant. A landlord uses a 30-day Notice to Quit (move out) to end a month-to-month tenancy if the tenant has been renting for less than 1 year. A landlord uses a 60-day Notice to Quit if their tenant has been renting for 1 year or more.