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Self-Directed IRA LLCs and Disqualified Persons

Prohibited transactions occur when a disqualified person deals with the assets of an individual retirement account (IRA) in a manner prohibited by law.

Self-Directed IRA LLCs and Prohibited Investments

Generally, as long as the investment does not result in

Abandoned Property

Landlords are often eager to remove abandoned property of a tenant who appears to have abandoned

Missouri Security Deposits

In 2016, Missouri statute §535.300 was revised to require residential landlords to hold security deposits in an

Licensing a Real Estate Broker LLC in Missouri

A limited liability company is like an insurance policy. It generally protects the LLC owner’s personal assets from

Dissolving a Missouri Corporation

Closing a Missouri corporation is a two-step process. The corporation is first dissolved. Then it is terminated by

Starting a Real Estate Business in Missouri

The laws related to starting a real estate business in Missouri are straightforward. The rules of the Missouri Real

Forum Selection Clause

A forum is the court where a lawsuit is filed. Parties to a contract can decide in advance where lawsuits will be filed.

Summary Judgment in Missouri

You might be surprised to know that you can get a judgment by motion.

Missouri Partition Action

A partition action is often the only remedy to real estate disputes. For example, siblings often disagree

The Commercial Real Estate Lease

The terms of a commercial real estate lease can have a significant affect on the cash flow of the landlord and the tenant. Each party…

Missouri Real Estate Partition Lawsuit

Sometimes, a partition lawsuit is the only way to resolve a land dispute. A partition lawsuit seeks to

Real Estate Agent Liability Under Missouri Statute Section 339.730

Can a real estate agent be sued under Missouri statute section 339.730? That statutes provides that

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How to Set Aside a Missouri Default Judgment

Under Missouri law, a court may enter a default judgment against a party for failing to appear in court or for failing to

Filing a Missouri Lawsuit

A Missouri lawsuit starts by filing a petition. A petition states the facts of a dispute, which are typically briefly

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Occupancy Permit a Risk for Landlords

Jamerson v. Boone, a recent Missouri appeals court case, could have serious consequences for landlords who fail to

Changing a Business Name to Avoid Judgment

Changing a business name to avoid judgment is risky.

Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer Law in Missouri

Under Missouri law, forcible entry and unlawful detainer occurs when a person unlawfully occupies real estate. Forcible entry and unlawful detainer lawsuits are typically filed…

Recovering Personal Property Through Replevin

Replevin is a legal remedy that permits the recovery of personal property possessed by someone else. It is

Origin of The Missouri Bootheel

The Missouri bootheel forms the