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Q: Can I contest a quit claim deed by my deceased mother to her boyfriend?
My mother recently passed away in Florida, and I am her only child. I was not informed of her illness or her stay in hospice for the last month of her life. About a week before her passing, she executed a quit claim deed to transfer her house to her boyfriend. She was on medication for cancer pain... View More 
Barry W. Kaufman
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
Estimating your chance of success is like predicting which way the wind will blow in a hurricane - nobody knows. however, if you do not contest it, the chance of success is exactly zero. I recommend that you consult a real estate or a probate attorney in or around the county in which your... View More
Q: What rights/options does a Deed of Trust to Secure Assumption give me if ex is missing payments?
My ex husband was awarded the house. He never refinanced after 16 years and so my name is still on the mortgage. He is missing payments and now damaging my credit. I contacted a family lawyer and they said since there is nothing enforceable in our divorce decree I would need to talk to a real... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
It gives you the right to foreclose on the Deed of Trust if he has failed to make payments on the mortgage.
You would pay the delinquent mortgage payments directly to the mortgage company. Then, you would demand repayment from your former spouse, along with any accrued attorney fees. If... View More
Q: Do I have to disclose a mold issue if my HOA requires an NDA? (Tennessee)
My HOA in Tennessee wants me to sign a 6-page NDA to receive reimbursement for a recurring mold issue in my condo, which has occurred twice in 24 months. They want me to agree not to discuss the mold issue to receive reimbursement. The issue forced me to remove my condo from the market for mold... View More
Henry Ambrose
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answered on Jun 11, 2026
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answered on Jun 11, 2026
You will have to negotiate a non-disclosure agreement that permits you to disclose to a buyer. This disclosure is required and you could be sued if you misrepresent the condition of the property. This question cannot be fully answered with the level of detail provided. Details matter. You should... View More
Q: How to verify deed claims and assert rights to an inherited house in Texas?
I inherited a house in Texas with my brother after our mother passed away. My mother's husband (our stepfather) was living in the house when she died, and his daughter has since moved in. Recently, when I attempted to take control of the property, she claimed her name was added to the deed and... View More
John Michael Frick
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
1) Do a title search to confirm that there is no recorded deed conveying the property to your stepsister.
2) Gather together certified copies of the court documents from the probate of your mother's estate reflecting that you and your brother inherited the house and take them to an... View More
Q: Can siblings use inheritance for court costs in a Power of Attorney dispute?
In Michigan, nine of my siblings initiated a family court complaint without my knowledge to replace me as the Durable Power of Attorney with our oldest brother as the guardian. I am concerned about whether they can legally extract inheritance money from our mother to cover the court costs,... View More
Mohamed Murshed
answered on Jun 11, 2026
answered on Jun 11, 2026
Generally no. Your siblings cannot compel your mother to use her own funds or inheritance money to cover their legal costs in a guardianship dispute, especially if she did not initiate or support the action. In Michigan, each party in a guardianship proceeding is typically responsible for their own... View More
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