Bought 11 acres of a 16 acre plot from two brother that inherited it from their mother. A few months later they are in financial hardship and sell us the rest. PA signed, notarized and filed, along with saying they received funds. Now, one brother has signed the deed but the other is MIA, tho he... Read more »

answered on Jun 29, 2022
Hire a competent attorney immediately. You will probably need to sue for Specific Performance in
Chancery. A Title Search needs to be performed with some type of source of Title determined and placed in the Derivation of Title Clause. Who drafted the Deed, then transferred money... Read more »
My father-in-law has recently started showing signs of dementia, and the family is in the process of having him diagnosed. Apparently, his cognitive deficit has been going on much longer than we suspected. His homeowner's insurance policy lapsed, and the lender foreclosed and sold the home. No... Read more »

answered on Jun 8, 2022
This happens alot and dementia is not a defense to a Trustee's Sale. Hire a competent attorney to search the Title and see if there was a Surplus. Setting aside the Sale for even irregularities is probably moot; it needs to be enjoined prior to the Sale.

answered on Jun 6, 2022
Hire a lawyer to search the title, and determine ownership and encumbrances. There may be no defense to a sale, except a possible partition in kind.
I’m in Tennessee my lender is in California, just tried to repossess my car because I didn’t sign my title or title application. I have not defaulted on payments. I went to dmv and clerk told me there is no liens on my car whatsoever in the state of Tennessee and printed me a new title. Can... Read more »

answered on May 31, 2022
There are several ways for the lender to get your car or your money. Since the lien is not perfected, you could sell the car. But you can also be charged with the crime of hindering a secured creditor, or sued for defrauding a creditor after the sale.
the husband and wife is a green card holder in USA . Death certificate of the husband is available. can you please advice what is the procedure in changing the share of the property in India to her(wife) name. Also,this couple has no children.

answered on May 19, 2022
You will need to hire a competent attorney. Heirship determination will be according to the State of death. An interpreter may be needed. India's laws will control the Deed's terms and recordation if a Deed is needed.
The trees are on the property line so they are on both properties.

answered on May 19, 2022
You will want to ascertain the Boundary as accurately as possible. Read your's and the adjacent owner's Deeds. Usually you will want to make the trees part of the fence, but you can probably cut them. But do not be surprised if a Boundary Dispute erupts.
My wife is a partial heir to her deceased grandparents house. Her cousin is another partial heir and wants to keep the house for himself to live in. He is threatening my wife with a lawsuit if she does not sign a quit claim deed, giving him ownership of her portion. Does he need to buy her out or... Read more »

answered on May 19, 2022
Actions for a Sale For Partition are filed alot. She can sell her Tenant In Common Interest, do nothing or get sued for Partition.

answered on May 17, 2022
Hire a very competent attorney to search the title. It sometimes clears the title to buy at a Tax Sale, but again you will need an attorney to draft a Deed. Determining Heirship might get you close to a purchase.
I am having a surveyor coming out. I did find out however my neighbor did not have a land survey before building the house.

answered on May 13, 2022
Apparently you do not know your boundaries at this point. Your allowing a house to be built on your land without protest will be used against you. Hire a competent surveyor now, then take the plat to a competent attorney. It will be difficult and expensive, with the minimum result of a Boundary... Read more »
My husband and I have been living in his grandparents home for 13 years. They have been deceased for 10 years. We have their deed, but do not know what our legal rights are are. The house is needing work and we are not able to take a loan out because the house is not in our home. What are our... Read more »

answered on May 11, 2022
You need to first determine whether your husband is the sole heir of the property. If his parents are alive, or there are siblings, this will help determine options. Typically, when someone dies without a will, property is passed to the next of kin by statute. The heir files an affidavit of... Read more »
The property was purchased on the greenbelt in the 90’s, last year while cutting timber on said property, police showed up and told me I need to stop cutting because I didn’t own the property. Apparently 7 years ago the property was taken off of the greenbelt clause making me delinquent on the... Read more »

answered on May 2, 2022
There is a lot more to this than simply getting notice of Delinquent Taxes. Hire a competent attorney to search the Title. The Redemption period is probably past, but the alleged owner may only have a Bill of Sale, not a Deed. An Ejectment Action may be possible. The legal description should... Read more »

answered on Apr 28, 2022
Not sure of your question. But if they have no source of title, then the grantor cannot convey. There could be a felony involved for a totally wild deed. But worse they may claim some authority, and you will have to file a very difficult, expensive case in Chancery to set aside the fraudulent... Read more »

answered on Apr 25, 2022
You are not "required" to use an attorney to purchase real estate in Tennessee. However, I would encourage you to consider using a real estate agent. There may be issues you are not familiar with that a real estate agent may be able to help with. You also may want to use or talk to a... Read more »
I want a police escort and need to know the proper way to handle this. My roommate was going into my room and stealing my things and I have proof on camera. She is bitter and is refusing to let me have my belongings. She claims I have plenty of money and parents to buy myself replacements of... Read more »

answered on Apr 22, 2022
Action to Recover Personal Property in General Sessions Court. Bond will probably be required, so determine if the stolen items are worth it.
We both have lived in the home since day one.

answered on Apr 15, 2022
It is very possible that you are not the owner. And if not, you may only have a possessory interest as a homestead, if that. Hire a competent attorney to conduct a title search and determine ownership. Title Insurance rules wanting both spouses to sign is not law nor legally required.
I am buying a rent-to-own home in TN. I have not signed a contract. Can I be charged a late fee, for first late payment?

answered on Apr 7, 2022
You may want to rethink this transaction. The landlord will probably keep whatever money you pay him and file a Detainer Warrant.
I am buying a home in Tennessee. I put $10,000 down on a rent-to-own home. Payments will be $880 per month (including insurance), owner carrying the balance of $85000. I can pay off early with no penalty. I have not signed a contract yet, what should I make sure is included in the contract?

answered on Apr 7, 2022
This is a complex question. Depends on what you ultimately want. Land contracts are usually complicated. Take any proposed contract to an attorney to discuss your wants and needs and to make suggestions.

answered on Apr 3, 2022
There are several methods. You can simply have it transferred to you individually, possibly saying you are married. But if he lives there he might have Homstead Rights. If it is very valuable property, you could form a corporation to hold it. There could be many different Family interests... Read more »
I haven’t been to court yet but it’s coming up

answered on Mar 28, 2022
It could disqualify you. Talk to your SS attorney now, then conduct the conveyance accordingly.
estate is now being held up because of lawsuit.
house sold auction, 260,000. only 11,000 owed
that money goes into estate.
what can be done, if anything

answered on Mar 28, 2022
The Estate Fiduciary has to file suit against the Trustee that conducted the Sale for the Surplus. Breach of Fiduciary Duty and Conversion, and maybe others.
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