To avoid a real estate foreclosure the owner of real property must take certain actions governed by state foreclosure laws. Many of these laws are procedural and if followed properly can help a person avoid real estate foreclosure. The foreclosure process can be lengthy. Many times, a foreclosure is started by a bank, but then a successful negotiation takes place in which the owner of real property can avoid some of the damages or other financial distress relating to the foreclosure. A foreclosure can also affect a person’s estate and tax situation. A qualified attorney can provide very practical assistance to a person seeking to avoid real estate foreclosure, both by negotiating with the bank, assessing the impact on a person’s estate plan and by extending the process by understanding the law and procedure.

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