Have you ever had a pesky neighbor encroaching on your land? Or perhaps they have decided to put a cell tower in that directly blocks the beautiful view that you bought your property for in the first place? Or maybe you've recently inherited the family home but share it with your siblings and cannot agree on what to do with it. How do you resolve these types of challenges? Do you have a friendly conversation? Do you engage a lawyer and go to court?

In this podcast episode, we sit down with Steven Kahn, a civil litigation attorney who focuses on real estate and business disputes involving real estate. He is a partner at Hoge Fenton, has been a Northern California Super Lawyer four years in a row, and has been a Northern California Super Lawyer Rising Star for five years. With his accolades and over nineteen years of experience in trials, arbitrations, and problem-solving, Steven is the perfect candidate to share his insights on various real estate issues.

"When you bought your house, you probably got a title insurance policy, and it probably has something attached to it called an assessor's parcel map that looks like a map of your neighborhood, but it doesn't actually show where your boundaries are. It was created by the taxing authority to have a general idea of how big the land is."

So, join us in our 120th episode of Absolute Trust Talk as we discuss:

• How to divide up real estate that has been inherited by more than one beneficiary
• The ins and outs regarding boundary disputes
• What court proceedings for real estate issues may look like – depending on the case
• Discussions on the recent Mount Diablo dispute
• What you can do if a neighbor blocks your view from your property
• The difference between adverse possession and prescriptive easements

And much more!

There's nothing quite like a real estate or land dispute to ruin neighbor or familial relationships. A little effort and communication can go a long way to finding the right solution, but we know some situations can escalate quickly, and a lawyer like Steven is needed to help keep the peace and navigate the law. If you or someone you know is facing a real estate or property legal challenge, we hope this episode will help you take the necessary next steps to resolve your issue correctly.

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