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Do I Qualify for an Expungement? │ Attorney Andre A. Hakes

Criminal records are the gift that keeps on giving.    In Virginia, when you are charged with a crime, even a misdemeanor, the information about that charge is entered into the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN, pronounced “Vee-sin”, and maintained by the Virginia State Police) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC, maintained by the FBI) […]

Must Report Taxable Earnings To Benefit From SSD │ Attorney Mary Ann Barnes

If my earnings are “under the table”, I’m self-employed or I work for my spouse, will I still be able to receive Social Security Disability benefits if needed? In order to accumulate earnings for Social Security Retirement benefits and Social Security Disability benefits, you must report taxable earnings.  If you are self- employed, must pay […]

VAR Contract & HOA Restrictions │ Attorney William D. Tucker, III

Tucker’s Tips  Tip 17-2016: VAR Contract and HOA Restrictions Tucker’s Tip 16-2016 discussed that in some situations where there is “no HOA,” there still may be a set of restrictions and covenants that limit the Purchaser’s use of the property. If a recorded set of CCRs or other type of restrictions governs property not in […]

No HOA – Double Check │ Attorney William D. Tucker, III

Tip 16-2016: NO HOA – Double Check! The VAR Contract, in Paragraph 23, “The Property Owners Association Disclosure”, indicates whether or not the property being purchased is within a Home Owners Association (HOA). However, just because the “Is Not Located” box is checked does not necessarily mean the property is free from a set of […]

The No Financing Affidavit │ Attorney William D. Tucker, III

Tucker’s Tips The No Financing Affidavit Assuming the Seller has no outstanding loans on the Property being sold (Deeds of Trust, HELOCS, Equity Lines), the Purchaser’s title company, while doing the title search, will find there is no mortgage on the property. The title company will accordingly request that the Seller sign a “No Financing […]

William D. Tucker, III │ Last Minute Changes on the CD

Tucker’s Tips  Tip 13-2016:  TRID – Last Minute Changes on the CD Here is another example of why it’s important to stay flexible during the closing process now dictated by TRID regulations. Although lenders theoretically have to tell the Purchaser how much money is needed for the closing well in advance of the actual settlement, […]

William D. Tucker, III │Choose Your Own Settlement Agent

Tip 12-2016:  Choose Your Own Settlement Agent Never choose the settlement agent selected by the REO bank as the seller. That settlement agent’s primary relationship is with the REO bank. Tucker’s Tips encounters time and again how using the REO selling bank’s closing agent causes needless issues and delays for a settlement.  For example, we […]

Basics of Virginia Personal Injury

You may have a personal injury claim if someone caused an accident in which you were injured. These cases can be complex and lengthy, and the laws surrounding them confusing. A personal injury lawyer in Virginia can help you understand your rights. Where to File The appropriate venue for your suit depends on the value […]

William D. Tucker, III │Charlottesville Clerk’s Office Closed

Tucker’s Tips  Tip 11-2016:  Charlottesville Clerk’s Office Closed Thomas Jefferson’s birthday this year is on Wednesday, April 13th, 2016, and the Charlottesville City Clerk’s Office is closed that day. However, not ALL the local Clerk’s Offices are closed. The Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa and Greene County Clerk’s Offices will be open and available for recording on […]

Auto Accidents and Personal Injury Lawsuits

If you have suffered an injury in an automobile accident — whether as a driver, a passenger, a motorcyclist, a bicyclist, or a pedestrian — you have a number of options to choose from when it comes to getting compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other losses stemming from the crash. One such […]

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