At STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C., we provide practical and detail-oriented legal representation in a wide range of residential and commercial real estate matters throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and Mid-Michigan. Real estate transactions and property disputes often involve significant financial and personal considerations, and our firm works closely with clients to protect their interests while helping them navigate complex legal and business issues.
Our firm represents individuals, families, investors, landlords, business owners, and closely held companies in matters involving real estate transactions, ownership disputes, land contracts, title concerns, leasing matters, and property-related litigation.
Residential and Commercial Transactions
Whether purchasing, selling, leasing, or transferring property, properly structured real estate transactions are essential to protecting long-term interests and minimizing future disputes. Our firm assists clients with a variety of real estate transactions, including:
- Residential real estate purchases and sales
- Commercial real estate transactions
- Land contracts
- Deed preparation and transfers
- Purchase agreements
- Lease agreements
- Property transfers involving family or estate planning considerations
We work to ensure that transactions are properly documented, legally enforceable, and tailored to our clients’ specific objectives.
Land Contracts
Land contracts continue to play an important role in many Michigan real estate transactions. Our firm assists buyers and sellers with the preparation, negotiation, review, and enforcement of land contracts and related agreements.
We also represent clients in disputes involving:
- Defaults and forfeitures
- Breach of contract claims
- Title concerns
- Possession issues
- Payment disputes
Title and Property Disputes
Disputes involving ownership rights, boundaries, easements, and title defects can create significant complications for property owners and businesses. Our firm assists clients with a wide range of property-related disputes and litigation matters, including:
- Quiet title actions
- Boundary disputes
- Easement disputes
- Title defects
- Co-owner disputes
- Partition actions
- Adverse possession claims
Whenever possible, we seek practical and efficient resolutions. However, we remain prepared to protect our clients’ interests through litigation when necessary.
Commercial Leasing and Business Property Matters
Commercial real estate issues often intersect with broader business and operational concerns. Our firm assists landlords, tenants, and business owners with:
- Commercial lease drafting and review
- Lease negotiations
- Default and enforcement issues
- Property-related business disputes
- Real estate matters connected to business purchases and sales
We strive to provide practical guidance designed to protect both short-term operational needs and long-term business interests.
Real Estate Matters in Probate and Divorce Proceedings
Real estate frequently becomes a significant issue in probate administration, estate planning, and divorce proceedings. Our firm regularly assists clients with:
- Transfer of real estate through estates and trusts
- Deed preparation
- Ownership disputes involving inherited property
- Real estate division in divorce matters
- Property valuation and equity considerations
- Coordination between real estate and estate planning objectives
Because our firm handles probate, estate planning, business, and family law matters, we are able to provide clients with comprehensive guidance when real estate issues overlap multiple areas of law.
Why Clients Choose STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C.
Real estate matters often require careful attention to both legal and practical considerations. Our firm is committed to providing responsive, practical, and detail-oriented representation tailored to each client’s unique circumstances and objectives.
Whether you are purchasing property, resolving a dispute, addressing title concerns, negotiating a commercial lease, or handling real estate issues arising from probate or divorce proceedings, STURTZ & STURTZ, P.C. is committed to helping clients throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region and Mid-Michigan navigate complex real estate matters with confidence.