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Authoritative yet concise, Essentials of Real Estate Law, Second Edition, offers students a carefully crafted overview of real estate law. Within a helpful and logical framework, the authors walk the student through every step of the process of purchasing and managing both residential and commercial real estate. With a practical approach that features problems, chapter assignments, realistic examples, and sample forms, this text offers a real-world approach to the practice of real estate law. New to the Second Edition: Updated and expanded forms and charts included throughout the book New cases focus on current issues Updated examples and exercises Streamlined presentation makes the material more accessible and easier to teach New Applying the Law boxed feature focuses on practical, real-world skills Professors and students will benefit from: Well-written textual explanations Complete coverage of Real Estate Law Real property interests Purchasing, financing, and conveying real estate Owning and operating real estate Succinctly edited cases that give students the opportunity to read case law Stand-alone chapters that can be adapted to fit any syllabus Focus on Ethics text boxes that highlight the responsibilities of real estate professionals A wealth of teaching tools in every chapter Review Questions Learning Objectives Chapter Outlines Introductions Definitions of new terms in the margins Practical exercises and applying the law boxes

Lee Hadnum FCA CTA, author of “The Worlds Best Tax Havens” and other bestselling offshore guides looks at how you can protect and safeguard your assets. Given the growth in the litigation culture, there's been a rush by many professionals that work in areas with a high risk of litigation to protect their assets. The worry is that they could potentially be sued and lose a significant chunk of their wealth that they have accumulated over the years. The perceived risk of such litigation has grown due to the number of seemingly frivolous claims that have been made against wealthy professionals. The current view is that if your assets are obvious and easily reachable, you are pretty much a sitting duck. It's not just professionals though who are interested in protecting what's theirs. Essentially if you look as though you have deep pockets there is a risk. In our new Asset Protection book we look at a whole range of Asset Protection scenarios where you can ringfence and safeguard your assets. After reading this guide you'll know what you can and can't do to protect you and your family assets. Contents include: Asset Protection in General We look at the main strategies that everyone can use to protect their wealth. Asset Protection in a Recession The depressed economy raises a number of complex issues for anyone looking at asset protection strategies. We look at specific strategies that can be used. Different Types of Entities Using onshore and offshore entities can be very attractive for an asset protection strategy. We look at the key entities and how and when they can be used (including Ltd company's, LLC's, LLP's, IBC's, Protected Cell Company's, Foundations and Trusts). Using a Trust to Protect Assets Trusts have specific benefits for asset protection and are still the bulwark of many asset protection strategies. Using a Company to Protect Assets Companies are often used in conjunction with trusts, as aside from tax planning advantages there are various practical benefits.We look at how these can be used. Protecting Assets on Divorce We look at the latest strategies for protecting assets on divorce including a look at how the courts approach a matrimonial separation. Trusts, pre and post nuptial settlements and forum shopping are also considered. Safeguarding your Will Ensuring that your assets are left to who you want is important. We look at how this can be achieved. Care Home Fees Planning We look at how to ensure your assets aren't used to fund care home fees. Using Offshore Bank Accounts Offshore bank accounts can still be useful providing they are used for the right purposes.

Answer all your pressing divorce questions with The Divorce Survival Guide. Facing a divorce can be overwhelming, as you confront complex questions about everything from finances to child custody to your emotional well-being. The Divorce Survival Guide walks you through every step of the divorce process with straightforward tips, techniques, and checklists. It outlines your legal, parental, and financial rights, and details common scenarios that may arise in the legal proceedings so that you can make informed and thoughtful decisions. Most important, The Divorce Survival Guide helps you through the complex emotional work of divorce, with tips on handling stress, and techniques for protecting and communicating with your children. The Divorce Survival Guide will be your practical guide to the divorce process, with: An easy-to-follow guide to the initial divorce steps, including how to understand divorce laws and your legal rights Information on protecting your finances, such as how to divide your property fairly, protect your credit, and uncover hidden assets A helpful quiz to find out whether you should get an attorney, from the editors of The Divorce Survival Guide Essential information for understanding custody, child support, and how to give your child emotional security Practical techniques for reducing stress, understanding the emotional stages of divorce, and dealing with mutual relationships With The Divorce Survival Guide: The Roadmap for Everything from Divorce Finance to Child Custody, you'll have the invaluable tools you need to make the best financial, practical, and emotional choices throughout your divorce.

Business Owners' Wisdom is a rare collection of insights from 16 Australian business owners, including Mark Carnegie, Harry Triguboff, Imelda Roche, Collette Dinnigan, Lorna Jane and Tom Waterhouse.Brett Kelly, a young and successful business owner in his own right, asked each person about their life lessons. What wisdom did they gain from years of hard work, and how did it shape their lives? What leads people to feats of such extraordinary magnitude in business?The result is a captivating set of candid interviews that reveal the mindset of Australia's most successful business owners. Each person and every story is unique, and in many cases completely unexpected. As Brett uncovers, the life of a business owner rarelygoes to plan but it's always exciting. This book is a must read for everyone interestedin the future prosperity of Australian business and society.