BUYING PROPERTY

I am purchasing property with improvements with a cash sale; located in Vacherie, LA.
I spoke with someone in the courthouse and they said all we needed was a notarized purchase agreement by the sellers and buyers to get the title changed and filed. We I went to a notary tonight; in Jefferson Parish, she said we needed and Act of Sale including everyone's name, marital satatus, ss#'s and address. Do we really need to hire a lawyer is two parties agree on the purchase. And do we really need to go through an act of sale. I went to the courthouse myself and did the tax and title research. Please help me.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by LISA NAQUIN:
I am purchasing property with improvements with a cash sale; located in Vacherie, LA.
I spoke with someone in the courthouse and they said all we needed was a notarized purchase agreement by the sellers and buyers to get the title changed and filed. We I went to a notary tonight; in Jefferson Parish, she said we needed and Act of Sale including everyone's name, marital satatus, ss#'s and address. Do we really need to hire a lawyer is two parties agree on the purchase. And do we really need to go through an act of sale. I went to the courthouse myself and did the tax and title research. Please help me. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

It's your money and you can act like an attorney if you wish. If problems arise later, consider it an act of ignorance.

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by HomeGuru:
It's your money and you can act like an attorney if you wish. If problems arise later, consider it an act of ignorance.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Are there any special forms I need to use?
"Purchase Agreement". How to write one up.
Do I need an act of sale?