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Q: I'm co-executor of my mom's will, she had a reverse mortgage. They have started foreclosure. Am I liable for anything?

Paperwork has been sent to myself and my brother. He claims we have 28 days to sell the real estate, an auction is set for Nov 6.

Taylor P Waters
Taylor P Waters
answered on Oct 30, 2019

You will not be liable as far as your credit goes, they have to provide notices to the heirs in the event you'd like to buy the house or work something else out.

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Q: I lived with my fiance for 12 yrs. and he passed away on May 31. His house is in mortgage and they want their money.

I am not able to pay the mortgage due to waiting for opers benefits and for his family's attorney to get everything put into my name. i need to know what i can do before our house is taken from us. Was planning on paying off mortgage once i received his opers benefits.

Taylor P Waters
Taylor P Waters
answered on Aug 22, 2019

That depends, there are a few ways to delay foreclosure and hold the bank off depending on where you are in the process. It would be difficult to answer without more information.

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Q: Facing foreclosure Thursday june 13..did bankruptcy 2 yrs ago...lender want do loan modifications 3 times in 13 yrs..
Taylor P Waters
Taylor P Waters
answered on Jul 3, 2019

Hi there, this question is missing a bit of important information. If the foreclosure was just filed on June 13, get an attorney to help you defend it. If you filed for bankruptcy which was discharged then the lender can only collect against the property and not you personally. If the lender... View More

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Q: Rental in foreclosure.

Rental home is in Forexlosure, I paid rent and deposit to move in.forclosurer has started.90 days to leave.Homeowner is trying to collect rent

Taylor P Waters
Taylor P Waters
answered on Jul 3, 2019

You may still have to pay rent, but you should begin looking for a new place to live. If the foreclosure just began the house likely won't sell for several months. Were you given a 90-day notice by the owner, and does that breach your lease? Either way, your lease is an independent obligation... View More

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Q: I purchased a house before I married my current husband. Its in contract to sell. He won't sign for it to sell.

My name is the only name on the loan and it is in my previous name as well as the only name on the deed. If he doesn't sign it will foreclose. What options do I have?

Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
answered on Jul 31, 2018

File for divorce and get an order to sell the house from the divorce court.

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Q: An investor is offering to buy my home (going to sheriff's sale soon). What are the risks?

I've not lived there in over six years and filed bankruptcy on the loans many years ago. I have no interest in keeping it and was just waiting for it to sell in the sheriff's sale. He wants me to sign a quit claim deed and says he will take care of the rest of the process (paying the... View More

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Jan 3, 2018

Advice? Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local real estate attorney to review the offer and advise you. It could be a scam.

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Q: I have had a garnishment since 3/20/2015. I have paid $18,641.43 to date. Things were okay until my mother passed away.

She used to help me with bills. I am now two parents behind on my mortgage and do not know where to turn or what to do. Is it possible to have the garnishment stopped or lowered?

Bruce Martin Broyles
Bruce Martin Broyles
answered on Jul 7, 2017

In order to stop the garnishment you may want to consult a bankruptcy attorney about having the debt discharged. On the mortgage you can request assistance from your lender by requesting a loan modification application.

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Q: I received summons regarding foreclosure on my home. I am currently in a repayment plan with lender. Should I respond?

Should I respond to court within 28 days as noted even though I am in a repayment plan?

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 8, 2017

Yes, do not ignore a summons. It's probably a mistake, but if you ignore it, the court will enter judgment against you.

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Q: I've been separated from girlfriend for 6 years. I'm still on mortgage she has been paying, but has defaulted June 2106.

Now my credit has dropped 200 points. The home is in pre-foreclosure and she has filed for bankruptcy. Will lenders come after my assets? Anything legally I need to do?

Joseph Jaap
Joseph Jaap
answered on Feb 13, 2017

You signed the loan, so you are legally obligated to repay it in full, or the lender can sue you, foreclose, and collect from your assets. If you do not bring the mortgage current by paying the past due amounts, then the lender can foreclose, and you will be named as a defendant. If the property... View More

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Q: Can the bank foreclose on my home, if I'm the only one on the deed and my ex husband is the only one on the mortgage?

I'm in Ohio - Wayne County. When my now ex husband and I bought our home, we were both on the deed but the mortgage was in his name only (my student loans were too high for us both to be on). When we divorced, he quit-claimed the deed to me.

Now he is solo on the mortgage and I am... View More

Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams
answered on Mar 1, 2016

Regardless of the ownership arrangement, the bank can start foreclosure proceedings if you do not make your payments.

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