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Q: What are the buyout requirements for joint tenancy in PA?
In Pennsylvania, what are the legal requirements or steps for one co-owner to buy out the other in a jointly owned residential property? The property is owned as joint tenancy, and there is no pre-existing agreement regarding the buyout.
Leslie Margolies
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answered on Aug 28, 2026
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answered on Aug 28, 2026
Joint tenants are 50//50 owners but that would not stop a court from awarding a greater percentage of sales proceeds to one party if they demonstrate evidence to the court to demonstrate that they should. These situations are the result of either business or domestic partnerships where there is no... View More 
Q: How to sell inherited lots in Florida after mother and sister passed?
I am seeking legal advice regarding two lots in Volusia and Orange Counties, Florida, originally purchased by my parents in the 1950s. My father did not leave a will, so everything went to my mother, who then did a quitclaim deed to me and my sister before she passed away. My sister has since died,... View More
Phillip William Gunthert
answered on Aug 28, 2026
answered on Aug 28, 2026
I am very sorry for your loss of your mom and your sister, please accept my condolences for you and your family. Unless there are any assets in your mom's name alone that need to be probated, her probate can be ignored and would be unnecessary as it relates to these properties as she quit... View More
Q: How can I move to Nebraska, USA, to live with my partner?
I am currently in Ethiopia, and my partner lives in Nebraska, USA. We are planning to get married. I haven't started any immigration process yet, and I would like to know the steps I should take to move and live with my partner in the USA. What are the initial actions I need to consider for... View More
Stephen Arnold Black
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answered on Aug 28, 2026
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If you’re overseas and want to marry a U.S. citizen who lives in the United States, the most straightforward option is the fiancé visa. It requires that you and your fiancé have physically met within the past two years and that you both intend to marry within 90 days of your entry into the... View More
Q: Will bankruptcy release me as a cosigner on a private education loan?
I am a cosigner on a private education loan for my sister in New York. The loan is almost 10 years old, and while she does make payments, she is often late. I haven't consulted with a lawyer yet. Will filing for bankruptcy release me as a cosigner from this obligation?
David Luther Woodward
answered on Aug 28, 2026
answered on Aug 28, 2026
The whole purpose of consumer bankruptcy is to relieve the debtor from debt. There are conditions and classifications, and there are exemptions. Based on the rudimentary facts you have provided, my answer is YES. But go see a good consumer BK specialist now. You will probably complete, either... View More
Q: Can I secure property in Ohio if seller reneges and keeps money after paying?
My grandfather and I purchased a property a few months ago in Ohio, and we finished paying for it, but we haven't received the deed yet. The seller has been difficult, and now that my grandfather has passed away, the seller is trying to reclaim the property and keep our money. I have a message... View More
C. Lawrence Huddleston III
answered on Aug 28, 2026
answered on Aug 28, 2026
Resolving this will not be easy and there is no simple and inexpensive solution. The solution to your problem will require the help of an expert in probate law, real estate law and litigation (lawsuit) attorney. I suspect you need to be prepared to spend $5,000 to $10,000 to fix this.... View More
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