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Real Estate Law

Real estate is a diverse area of practice that focuses on protecting residential, agricultural and  commercial business clients’ interest in real property that is being sold, purchased, leased, developed, exchanged, etc.

When to start

Any time you are contemplating buying, selling, leasing or exchanging real property, whether residential or commercial, it is best to involve an attorney who is knowledgeable regarding the law governing such transactions and is experienced with the legal documents needed to accomplish your goals.


Where to begin

If you are preparing to buy or sell a home, agricultural or commercial property, enter into a residential, agricultural or commercial lease, or exchange real estate, contact our office and set up a complimentary consultation (for new clients) with one of our attorneys.


What to bring

To get the most out of your initial consultation, you should bring:

  • Deed used to acquire property (if you are selling or leasing)
  • Copies of Purchase Agreements
  • Copies of Lease Agreements
  • Deeds of Trust
  • Promissory Notes
  • Appraisal Information
  • List of agreed-upon terms

What to expect

Whether you are needing someone to draft an agreement or contract, negotiate the terms of a contract or lease, or just want someone to review existing real estate agreements, you will meet with one of our experienced attorneys. Our attorney will review your situation and goals, and explain the potential risks of a transaction as well as advise you on how the terms can be improved to protect you and your interest in the real estate.


We don’t stop there

Not only can we assist you with your real estate transaction needs, but we also have the knowledge to advise you as to possible tax consequences stemming from such transactions.

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    Anonymous Satisfied Client
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  • The entire firm was very professional and friendly. Jason Simmons was very knowledgeable and patient with two people who had limited legal knowledge.

    Anonymous
  • Talking to Amy was like talking to a friend. Easy going and comfortable. Its not always easy to discuss death of loved ones or yourself.

    Anonymous
  • Amy and her staff were very helpful and understanding. Keep up the good work.

    Satisfied Client
  • Jason was very friendly. He explained everything and gave examples in easy-to-understand terms. Billy and I both felt comfortable with the open conversations.

    Anonymous
  • Very nice professional people. They made me feel very comfortable with my decision to use them and the choices that I made in regards to my legal matters.

    Paula K. Curry
  • “Excellent in communication (thinking before answering, offering options, eye contact, and spoken language); gave us information no other attorney has ever mentioned; and had a great sense of humor! I would highly recommend Jason for all estate planning concerns.”

    Anonymous
  • My attorney Jason Simmons, his secretary Krystal, and the receptionist Maddie were all very pleasant and exceptionally professional at all times.

    Ruth Milledge, Columbia, MO
  • “The person at the front desk was very nice and answered any questions. I was very happy with the attorney I was seeing.”

    Elizabeth Roberts
  • Everyone was helpful & kind and I enjoyed working with Amy. She is very knowledgabel and helped me tremendously.

    Anonymous
  • Jason was great to work with, knowing the legal matters of me buying a business. Was very informative and kept me up to date every step of the way with my business buy out and legal issues with buying a business. Thanks so much.

    James L. Bonuchi, Owner – Toalson Glass
  • Amy was able to get us into a trust in a short period of time. She is very knowledgeable.

    Returning Client
  • Stephen George was outstanding. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and effective. Stephen genuinely cares about people and took a personal interest in my legal issues – and me as a person.

    Anonymous
  • “The staff really took the time to listen to all of us and explain things clearly. It’s comforting to have caring experts to help make difficult decisions.”

    Michael Butterworth
  • Excellent Service; Very Professional

    Rachel Willenberg
  • Mona and I appreciated your patience as we took our time to make the proper amendments and changes in an earlier trust.

    Satisfied Client
  • Fast results, affordable, and much easier process than I anticipated.

    Anonymous
  • I couldn’t be happier with the trust Jason put together for me. He’s a great guy, a very good communicator, quick-minded, and extremely knowledgeable. Plus, his fee is quite reasonable. What more could you want?

    Chris Zimmerman
  • Amy was knowlegable and provided all the information I needed. Answered my questions. I enjoyed working with her.

    Anonymous
  • “Attorney Jason D. Simmons and his staff are professional, approachable and knowledgeable.”

    Returning Clients
  • “Visiting with Jason was a very positive experience as I knew he had “all the answers” in his professional delivery — not “canned” just professional — and I would say empathetic manner. Our particular needs were met and I did not have any sense of him just using boiler plate forms.”

    Roger and Marcia
  • Jason Simmons is courteous, timely, thorough, and effective. He put my mind at ease in relation to estate planning and preparing for the future.

    Jana Scott
  • Amy was engaged and easy to discuss concerns and issues regarding my trust. Have worked with office for close to 20 years and will come back.

    Satisfied Client
  • I have now referred your firm and my attorney to other members of my family.

    Anonymous
  • Amy: Very good. Staff: Excellent. Very well done. On-time; often early.

    Returning Client
  • Jason was excellent help. Everything was explained and laid out clearly for us. Jason was very pleasant, and we have passed his name and this firm on to our friends and family.

    Anonymous
  • Jason did a good job explaining things to me in a way I could understand.

    Anonymous
  • Amy and staff were courteous and professional. We enjoyed our interactions and our questions were always answered. Very happy with your services, thank you!

    Satisfied Client
  • Jason was a delight to work with. What I thought would be a “painful” process turned out to be “painless” — Thank You!

    Anonymous
  • Exceptional service in plain language, thorough, timely, fair fee!

    Anonymous
  • Jason Simmons and his staff were very nice and helpful! They made me feel welcomed! If you need to a lawyer who make you feel at ease then see Jason Simmons!

    Marilyn Broca
  • “Excellent customer service. Knowledgeable, competent, and responsive to client needs and questions.”

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  • Home
  • About Our Firm
    • Join Our Team
  • Meet Our Team
    • Jason D. Simmons, JD, LLM
    • Amy Henderson, CFTA, JD
    • Stephen H. George, JD
    • Helen M. Cripps, JD (Retired)
    • Administrative Staff
  • Areas of Law
    • Estate Planning
      • Trusts
      • Wills
      • Deeds
      • Power of Attorney
      • health Care Directives
      • Business Succession Planning
    • Estates & Trusts
      • Probate Decedent Estates
      • Trust Administration
      • Fiduciary Litigation
    • Business Law
      • Starting a Business
      • Limited Liability Companies (LLC)
      • Limited Partnerships
      • Corporations
      • Non-Profit Organizations
      • Business Contracts & Planning
      • Business Succession Planning
    • Elder Law
    • Special Needs Planning
    • Guardianship & Conservatorships
    • Real Estate Law
    • Other Services
      • Presentations
  • Client Center
    • Pay Online
    • Client Forms
  • Resources
    • Getting Started
      • Estate & Business Planning
      • Probate & Trust Administration
      • Elder Law
      • Guardianship & Conservatorship
    • Our Process
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Flawed Law
    • Web Links
    • Glossary
    • Testimonials
  • Blog
    • Archived Posts from Cripps and Simmons
  • Contact
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