Real Estate

For many people, a real estate transaction may be the single largest financial and legal event in which they will be become involved. Sue Manrose can help you with your real estate issues, from negotiating the details of your contract, through construction and protecting your home from liens and claims, to selling the property or passing it on to the next generation.

Areas of Expertise:

  • • Residential Real Estate Transactions
  • • Acquisition and Disposition
  • • Land Purchase and Sales Transactions
  • • Mortgage Loan Terms and Conditions
  • • Litigation Consultant

  • She represents clients with issues including sales and purchases leasing, quit claim deeds, warranty deeds, construction, evictions, zoning, land use, easements, boundary disputes, and eminent domain.

    For over two decades, Sue has assisted clients with mortgages, deeds of trust, closings, tenant, landlord-tenant disputes, foreclosures, title insurance, and refinancing.  She can assist you with virtually every type of transaction or matter involving residential real estate.

Estate Planning & Probate
                                                                                     
Estate planning allows people to ensure a smooth transfer of family assets from one generation to the next.  It helps people control their assets and protect their loved ones.  Sue Manrose understands how important it is to have an asset protection plan in place.

One particular area of interest to most clients is the experience that Sue Manrose brings to providing guidance and support in the avoidance of probate.  With expertise in the establishment of a plan that insures a smooth transition of your estate, Sue can provide peace of mind in the transfer of your assets at a difficult time for your family.

In some cases, complications occur and probate litigation arises. Sue is experienced with these types of disputes, no matter how they develop. If litigation arises in the form of a will contest, a breach of fiduciary duty by an executor, or trustee, or some other conflict, she will provide strong representation from a lawyer who thoroughly understands estate planning and probate law and the facts of your case.

Areas of Expertise:

  • • Drafting of Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Advanced Directives
  • • Long-term Tax Planning Devices
  • • Administration of Estates, Probate and non-Probate Alternatives
  • • Coordination with Financial Institutions
  • • Transfer of Assets

Sue takes the time to listen to the concerns and questions of what is the easiest way to set up an estate for the maximum benefit of your loved ones. To develop an appropriate plan for your estate, you need an experienced attorney who will take the time to understand your situation.  Sue Manrose enjoys the opportunity of working with clients and helping them find solutions that are just right for them and for their family and their legacy.

Family Law

Family law issues are often emotionally difficult. A compassionate and experienced lawyer can help you work through these issues and reach a positive resolution.   With empathy and integrity, Sue Manrose believes that divorce can be handled efficiently and effectively. She works hard to help you avoid the undue costs and wasted time that can sometimes accompany a divorce.

Areas of Expertise:

  • • Separation, Divorce, Post-Decree Modifications
  • • Child Custody and Support Issues
  • • Family Visitation Arrangements
  • •Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

    The issues that encompass family law often involve enormous stress for people undergoing family changes. With her experience in family law, Sue is able to represent clients very efficiently by avoiding the hidden traps that can develop in family law cases.  Sue attempts to reduce that stress by making every effort to keep her clients informed of the progress of their case. If you have a question during the course of your proceedings, you have complete peace of mind knowing that she is available to answer your question as quickly as possible.