So my father has passed away, and I was labeled power of attorney. I have the death certificates, all the paperwork from his funeral services, and an open probate case for the house. I basically just need to know if I have authority to demand rent from people who resided in the house before my... View More 
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answered on Dec 5, 2021
The power of attorney automatically ended when your father passed away. If you have been appointed executor or personal representative or administrator of his estate then, yes, you have the authority to enforce any existing lease, including demanding rent pursuant to the lease. Or you can evict... View More
My father and his wife own a home. They do not have children together, he has 2 from a previous marriage. His kids have the house deed to his half, and one of her nephews has the house deed to her half. If the wife dies before my father, can her nephew claim possession to his half while my father... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2021
The answer will depend on whether the deed created a tenancy in common, a joint tenancy, or a joint tenancy with right to survivorship. You should obtain a copy of the deed which transferred the interests and consult with a real estate attorney to determine what rights each party holds.
My wife and I want to convert a property to a rental. We intend for an LLC to own the property, and our son will manage it. My son and wife will be members of the LLC but I will not. Is it possible to transfer the title of the property to such an LLC, effectively relinquishing my ownership stake?
answered on Aug 26, 2021
It is possible but it may not be advisable. I strongly recommend that you have your proposed transfer reviewed by a real estate attorney and your CPA before you take action. Your attorney will be able to let you know if such a transfer might violate the due on sale clause in your financing... View More
They asked to stay for a couple of days, they kicked dad out. Filed a Restraining order.
Can dad evict in Az?
He owns the trailer, rents the lot.
They are unwelcome guests
Using illegal substances
answered on Aug 25, 2021
Dad has two options. He can call the police and see if the police will remove them as trespassers. Or he can evict per the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act. If he must evict, I recommend that he consult with an attorney familiar with residential evictions.
answered on Jul 23, 2021
In Arizona the owner who wants to sell can force a sale by filing a Partition Action against the other owner. In a Partition Action the court will appoint a special commissioner to sell the home. The court will also decide how the net sales proceeds are to be divided if this becomes an issue.
I can’t afford to move or buy this individual out
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answered on Jul 23, 2021
If there is sufficient equity, hire a competent AZ attorney to prosecute an Action for a Sale For Partition.
My stepmom and father passed away within two weeks of each other. My dad survived her by 10 days. The deed to their house is set up for right to survivorship. For probate purposes is my dad the sole owner of the house (since she passed away before him) or is it community property (split equally in... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2021
The answer to this question is in a reading of the deed. That document controls what happens.
For most Arizona deeds for married couples, the title is held in community property with an additional paragraph or page that says upon death the share goes to the surviving spouse. Older deeds... View More
In this home they left it because they had personal issues they had to take care of. Leaving us alone for several years to pay mortgage insurance in any other necessary payments. We did receive a letter saying they want to force Sale We did not agree because This is the only home we have and we are... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2021
Due to many grammer and spelling errors this question is impossible to answer at this time. You need professional help and should get it. I recommend that you pay a lawyer to meet either in person (best) or via video chat (not as good as in person). Then discuss your situation to understand what... View More
Decree says I get the house once I'm financially able to refinance. Ex decided he wanted the house and I agreed he can have it. He tried refinancing but was having issues because of the decree. Is there a way to change the decree?
answered on May 29, 2021
Your Decree can be modified by stipulation provided both former spouses agree. I recommend that one of you hire a family law lawyer to assist with this modification.
My sister and brother are executors of my mothers affairs. 9 years later my parents mtg servicing co sends statements to the estate of my parents both named both deceased. The deed is recorded with my name and the 2 executors. While 1 other brother and I are paying pymts taxes insurance and all... View More
answered on May 16, 2021
If nothing was filed with the courts, then they are only named as Executors, they have no power as they are not court appointed. I presume you are living in the property, but you need to speak with an attorney sooner rather than later. They are taking advantage of you, not following proper... View More
No contract between parties. We are siblings. 20,000 mtg bal. My sister vowing to fight it and hold it up for years until the value is ate up with legal and court costs. She does not pay anything towards mtg or property upkeep or repairs or taxes or insurance. For 9 years. I am almost 60 and want... View More
answered on May 12, 2021
A partition action is a lawsuit and is commenced by filing a complaint, not a motion. A lawsuit can be contested and can be delayed. Reaching a negotiated settlement that is fair is a better option. I understand that you have tried this but, once a lawsuit is filed, you will have additional... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2021
He can be forced to do so through a partition action. Contact me and I will be happy to discuss further with you.
I have a copy of the will where he states who each property would go to. We also know he had life insurance and his business that was not distributed properly or at all for that matter. The homes he left to family in the will were in Forclosure due to the person not distributing everything the way... View More
answered on Mar 9, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss.
I apologize. I don't know if I understand you completely. If the estate is being held by Treasury, is it because there are back taxes which need to be paid?
To answer your other question. A copy of the Will won't be enough. The will must be... View More
Arizona
answered on Mar 9, 2021
Yes, it is not uncommon to amortize a loan over 20 or 30 years but provide for a balloon payment after 3-10 years. This allows a buyer to purchase and, if needed, provides time to build equity and improve his or her credit so it may be possible to refinance conventionally when the balloon payment... View More
if you are homeless and sitting on a curb in front of a fenced property where a sign is posted are you in violation of trespassing by just being near a sign or do you have to cross onto that property/pass the posted sign. Extendedly, if you are homeless and you are sitting on a curb/sidewalk... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2021
Theoretically the trespass would occur when a person or objects breaks the plane over the imaginary property line. If the sign is directly over this line, then a person or object would have to extend onto the property past the sign before the actual trespass could be said to have occurred. If there... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2021
An Arizona attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry that happened to you. You could use the resources of this site (the Find-a-Lawyer tab above), you could run independent searches on your own, or you could look into whether the State Bar of Arizona has... View More
Iive been purchasing a home from the owner the last 7 years and the owner just died worried the owner sister pulled a bunch of trickery trying to get me out of house when owner was real sick in the hospital awhile back so i fear she will strike again
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answered on Jan 1, 2021
Hopefully you had a written contract with the decedent and you kept good records. If so, it should be a simple matter of presenting your claim to the probate court.
If you did not have a written agreement then your likelihood of success is greatly diminished but given what is at stake, it... View More
I found out that the husbands son has been paying the mortgage and taxes on the property. Am I entitled to anything?
answered on Dec 16, 2020
The answer to your question depends on a number of factors including how the title to the home was written and whether your parents had wills or a trust and what those documents stated. We would be glad to assist if you can provide our office with more information. As a child of your parents you... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2020
Yes, a co-owner can force a sale in Arizona by filing a partition action. The court will order that the property be sold and can decide how the net sales proceeds will be divided between the co-owners if needed.
Recently it was found the fence between 2 properties was placed by the developer many years ago in the wrong way, intruding several feet on one side along the fence. The owner of the missing land has always paid the property tax, according to the deed
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answered on Nov 16, 2020
What is your question? It appears adjoining landowners over the years acquiesced to the tangible and visible boundary line. This is generally the law in the United States. The Deed legal descriptions do not control over historical acquiescence to a physical boundary.
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