I listed my boat for sale through a broker last year, but we were unable to find a buyer for
David Weil is licensed to practice law in the state of California and, as such, some of the information provided in this column may not be applicable in a jurisdiction outside of California. Please note also that no two legal situations are alike, and it is impossible to provide accurate legal advice without knowing all the facts of a particular situation. Therefore, the information provided in this column should not be regarded as individual legal advice, and readers should not act upon this information without seeking the opinion of an attorney in their home state.
David Weil is the managing attorney at Weil & Associates (weilmaritime.com) in Long Beach. He is an adjunct professor of Admiralty Law at Loyola University Law School, is a member of the Maritime Law Association of the United States and is former legal counsel to the California Yacht Brokers Association.
How long does a yacht broker need to keep a deposit in his trust account before he can release it
My father passed away last month, and I am working to get his affairs in order. He owned a 36
I am buying a boat and am concerned about the possibility of a tax lien being recorded with the Coast
I am in the process of buying a high-end used boat. I am particularly concerned about the warranty, but this
I own a 50-foot sailing yacht that I believe would be perfect for a small charter business carrying passengers on
I recently purchased a 65-ft. sportfishing yacht, and a neighbor in my marina told me I could have avoided paying
I am in the process of buying a used motoryacht. The boat is currently registered in California, but my broker
I signed a listing agreement with a yacht broker last month for the sale of my boat, but now a
I recently received a letter from my marina, asking me to sign a new rental agreement, which they are calling