http://www.lawproblems.com/ LawProblems.com offers useful news, tips, advice and information regarding real estate and real estate law. Sam Tamkin, a practicing real estate attorney, is the author of Ask the Real Estate Lawyer, the popular syndicated newspaper column. http://www.lawproblems.com/article.asp?Title=Probate_812.html&ID=1585 A Florida homeowner asks how to avoid probate for her estate. She wants to leave her condo to her son but does not want him to pay probate costs. Can she set up a transfer on death deed so that her son avoids probate? Probate laws vary by state and so she should consult an estate attorney to better understand Florida probate laws. ￿ Sam Tamkin 2008-07-03T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.lawproblems.com/article.asp?Title=Estate_Planning_812.html&ID=1584 A reader asks a question about estate planning. In this case, incomplete estate planning leads to some family members not receiving money after a house is sold. Thorough estate planning ensures that the people you want inherit your estate. Without estate planning, the laws of your state govern your estate when you die. ￿ Sam Tamkin 2008-07-02T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.lawproblems.com/article.asp?Title=1031_Exchange_LAW811.html&ID=1583 A restaurant building owner asks about avoiding capital gains tax when using a 1031 exchange. You can minimize taxes depending on how your 1031 exchange is structured. Is a 1031 tax exchange right for you?￿ Sam Tamkin 2008-06-25T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.lawproblems.com/article.asp?Title=Apartment_Finder_810.html&ID=1582 A reader asks about starting an apartment finder web site and whether she needs a real estate license. This apartment finder web site would allow landlords to post listings for about $20 per month. Ilyce suggests contacting in intellectual property attorney to fully understand what it takes to start an apartment finder web site.￿ Sam Tamkin 2008-06-19T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.lawproblems.com/article.asp?Title=Drainage_810.html&ID=1581 A couple writes that their new home may have water drainage problems. After a rain storm, they returned to find their home￿s ground level covered one-third with water. They suspect drainage problems but are not sure. Can they hold the seller liable for not disclosing that the drainage problems led to water entering the home?￿ Sam Tamkin 2008-06-19T00:00:00-05:00 http://www.lawproblems.com/article.asp?Title=Contract_809.html&ID=1580 A home buyer asks about breaking a home sale contract after he learns about a cracked plaster wall. The seller wants to fix the problem but the buyer still wants to terminate the contract. The buyer does not want to fulfill the contract and buy the home with the structural issue, even after it is fixed. The buyer may lose his earnest money depending upon the terms of the contract. ￿ Sam Tamkin 2008-06-12T00:00:00-05:00