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Paul  Burkett

Paul Burkett

Real Estate Closings|Probate Estates|Sales of Businesses|Contracts
  • Real Estate Law, Business Law, Probate ...
  • Alabama
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Experience:
Real Estate-Probate-Business Transactions Attorney
Of Counsel Argo Hughes, LLC
January 2016 – Present
REAL ESTATE, COMMERCIAL TITLE, PROBATE, BUSINESS FORMATION
Real Estate Title & Closings, Real Estate Transactions, Sales of Businesses, Contracts and ancillary areas concerning your Business, including Lease Negotiation and Representation, Durable Power of Attorney, Advanced Directives, Real Estate problems, Probate of Estates, Last Will & Trust

Real Estate-Probate-Business Transactions Attorney
Azar & Azar, LLC, Attorneys at Law
May 2004 – December 2015
REAL ESTATE, COMMERCIAL TITLE, PROBATE and BUSINESS LAW
Real Estate Title & Closings, Real Estate Transactions, Sales of Businesses, Contracts and ancillary areas concerning Business, including Lease Negotiation and Representation, Durable Power of Attorney, Advanced Directives, Real Estate problems, Probate of Estates and Planning

General Counsel / Legal Service Provider
Central Alabama Aging Consortium
Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Civic & Social Organization industry
February 2001 – April 2004 (3 years 3 months)
General Counsel and Legal Service Provision for Quasi-State Agency (non-profit) handling operational and legal questions under contract with the Alabama Department of Senior Services
and the Federal Senior Programs under the Older American's Act of 1965.

Associate Attorney
Azar & Azar, Attorneys at Law
November 1999 – January 2001 (1 year 3 months)
City & Municipal Appeals Counsel / Attorney for the City of Montgomery

Education:
Faulkner University
J.D., Thomas Goode Jones School of Law 1991 – 1994
Activities and Societies: 1st Year Class Senator, Sigma Delta Kappa
Admitted to Alabama State Bar April 29th, 1994; Admitted to United State District Court for the Middle District of

Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    I give an initial Phone or in Person Consultation to determine if I can offer a solution to your issue. The consultation time for this assessment may vary.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Invoicing Available through Venmo, Paypal or Payment through Affirm
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Alabama
Alabama State Bar Association
ID Number: ASB
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Latin: Written
  • Spanish: Written
Professional Experience
Real Estate Transactions Attorney
Azar, Azar & Moore, LLC
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REAL ESTATE, COMMERCIAL TITLE, PROBATE and BUSINESS LAW Real Estate Title & Closings, Real Estate Transactions, Sales of Businesses, Corporate Formation & Transactions, Contract Negotiation and ancillary areas concerning your Business, including Lease Negotiation and Representation, Limited Liability Company formation, Durable Power of Attorney, Advanced Directives, Real Estate problems, Probate of Estates
General Counsel and Legal Service Provider
Central Alabama Aging Consortium
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General Counsel and Legal Service Provision for Quasi-State Agency (non-profit) handling operational and legal questions under contract with the Alabama Department of Senior Services and the Federal Senior Programs under the Older American's Act of 1965.
Education
Thomas Goode Jones School of Law, Faulkner University
J.D. | Juris Doctorate - Law
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Auburn University at Montgomery
B.S. | Business Administration - Real Estate/Finance Emphasis
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Awards
Member Recruitment | Real Property and Probate section
Alabama State Bar Volunteer Lawyers Program
Section Chair
Professional Associations
Alabama State Bar Association
- Current
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AREC Alabama Real Estate Commission
Associate Broker
- Current
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Certifications
Real Property Management
National College of Appraisal and Property Management
Websites & Blogs
Website
FIRM SITE
Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
Q. My brother sold family land to me and I haven’t gotten it put in my name. He filed bankruptcy without telling me.
A: This is not legal advice as to this specific question or case you have submitted but information I believe is relevant to your question. That said you should hire a lawyer to navigate all the possibilities before you. In general, these types of cases can involve many documents a lawyer will want to view. He will need all documentation involved, including filed land records and bankruptcy filings and the payment information and any emails or writings which may have been involved to review. Depending on the value of the real estate, you would need to decide whether the cost to investigate the status by an attorney is economically feasible based on the possible property value or recovery. Also, I suggest you weigh up all costs and to hire a lawyer help you make the decision in moving forward. Dont wait any longer to get advice. Time is of the essence. ... Read More
Q. Mom died in Alabama with mortgage and no funds. Who pays and can PR be reimbursed?
A: This is not legal advice as to this specific question or case you have submitted but information I believe is relevant to your question. In situations like this an Intestate Probate of the Estate of the Decedent is needed for a personal representative to have authority to act on behalf of the estate and heirs at law as defined by statute in the Code of Alabama. Typically, once the intestate estate is open, permission of the court is needed to liquidate the estate property. That said you should hire a lawyer to navigate all the possibilities before you. In general, these types of cases can involve many documents a lawyer will want to view. He will need all documentation involved, including filed estate documents, death certificate, real estate deed and mortgage and the mortgage statement as well as any other debt information. Depending on the value of such an estate, you would need to decide whether the cost to investigate the status by an attorney is economically feasible based on the possible inheritance or settlement. You would want a lawyer to determine if there is any potential current or future liability to you as a result of any particular transaction or document the mortgage company or bank requires you to execute. I suggest you weigh up all costs and reimbursable expenses to have a lawyer help make the decision. ... Read More
Q. I have a buyout offer for trust and I need it reviewed and my response and counter offer reviewed
A: This is not legal advice as to this specific case you have submitted but information I believe is relevant to your question. That said, you should hire a lawyer to navigate all the possibilities before you. In general, these types of cases can involve many documents. A lawyer will need all documentation involved, including filed estate documents, a will and any contested filings as well as a full copy of the trust, a copy of the decedent’s death certificate and all information concerning the heirs and their relationship to the decedent (and to you) to determine the status of this situation. Depending on the value of such an estate, you would need to decide whether the cost to investigate the status by an attorney is economically feasible based on the possible inheritance or settlement. Also, you would want a lawyer to determine if there is any potential current or future liability to you as a result of executing and agreeing to the settlement. I suggest you weigh up all costs to have a lawyer help make the decision. ... Read More
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Argo|Hughes LLC - Paul E Burkett
Huntsville, AL, USA
Toll-Free: (334) 799-1828
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Argo|Hughes LLC - Paul E Burkett
6706 Taylor Circle
Montgomery, AL 36117
Cell: (334) 799-1828
Fax: (334) 279-8830
Monday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 6 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 6 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday: 11 AM - 1 PM
Sunday: Closed
Notice: Service Hours on Friday and Saturday are my general office hours if, an appointment is made. I am willing to make myself available at other times in the event there is an urgent need for which I can offer a solution.