A lawyer, after considering the facts affecting your particular
situation, can offer suggestions and advice regarding any and all aspects of the
transaction. He or she can explain tax aspects, protect your interests and help
solve any problems that may arise. An important factor in the successful completion
of a real estate transaction is using a lawyer who is fully conversant with current
trends of real estate marketing, negotiating and sales. A successful transaction
consists of bringing parties together rather than on adversarial conflict.
Please Note: This document contains general information and is not
intended to apply to any specific situation. If you need advice or have questions
about the application of the law in a particular matter, you should consult a
lawyer.
If you need legal assistance and do not know an attorney, you can call the statewide
Lawyer Referral Service. Under this non-profit program, you will be referred to
a lawyer appropriate to your location and problem.
The Washington State Bar Association Lawyer Referral
Service is open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-noon and 1 p.m.-4 p.m. For information,
you can call Toll-Free: 1-800-552-0787
