Get free answers to your legal questions from lawyers in your area.
answered on Feb 17, 2019
Provided that you are confident and not acting under duress, you are free to gift property to whomever you wish to.
Yes the property is in California. What steps does he need to take to start the process? Especially since his funds are limited.
answered on Feb 14, 2019
He can bring what is referred to as an action in partition to force the sale of the real estate.
answered on Feb 12, 2019
Not if you are fully conversant as to how to properly do it yourself.
answered on Feb 13, 2019
You are an owner of the real estate to the extent of your percentage ownership intest as stated on the deed
answered on Jan 28, 2019
The fact that you are hesitant shows that you don’t trust giving her a Power of Attorney. So don’t give it to her; make your own decisions.
Bought house last month and adjacent property developer recently placed “new” property boundary stakes in my yard and driveway. They are currently destroying the greenbelt between my home and yard and the new development. There was no disclosure prior to closing that 55 small homes on 100’ x... View More 
answered on Jan 27, 2019
You should have acquired a title insurance policy that is intended to address your dilemma.
I agreed to selling but not at current offer. She knew this but signed my name an the check was in the bank 2 days before i found out. She will not show me the final paperwork that i wouldve signed. Called realtor asked him copies and he sent 4 pages 1 was blank an no names or numbers on the... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2019
Since you alleged that your sister forged your signature which is a criminal offense you should contact the local Prosecutor’s Office.
Entered into a sales contract before the pending hearing date for a court ordered sale (HOA forcing sale of a property due to past due HOA fees). Court approved the contract for another higher-offering buyer. (I was not included in proceedings) The contract I entered into was executed before this... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2019
If the contract that you signed was contingent upon court approval, then you were probably out of luck.
answered on Jan 9, 2019
You can most certainly make that a condition of you agreeing to sign your contract.
We live in Michigan
The listing stated brand new water heater and furnace. There was also a note on both saying they were new. After putting in an offer and going under contract we found out during the inspection that the furnace was at least 10-15 years old, and the water heater was 8. We're upset because we... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2019
Start by telling them that you are not closing, and any circumstances. Leave it for them to respond to you.
I am looking to purchase a property that had been previously mortgaged to a trust with a group of other properties but since then the trust has issued a quit deed to the person that mortgaged the properties. There is no release from mortgaged filed with the county so I want to make sure the... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2019
Maybe, maybe not. Mortgage is often times contain non-merger clauses.
answered on Dec 30, 2018
If you own an undivided 1/3 interest in the real estate, then you are free to convey it to whomever you want, provided that the grantee wants to accept your 1/3 interest in the real estate.
The property is assessed at $7900 her estate owes me about $28000. How can i transfer title and deed to my name. There is no escrow or mortgage and im suppose to be her trustee. No deliquent taxes or liens and nobody contesting
answered on Dec 30, 2018
If you were never given a deed for the real estate, you do not own the real estate, irrespective of what you might’ve been paying on behalf of the real estate.
My mom owns a home free and clear. There is an $80,000 income tax lien on it. If she makes me a joint tenant, will the house pass to me without the lien?
The Community Information Summary provided by the seller stated that the "Buyer is encouraged to seek legal counsel regarding any purchase of Real Estate". My loan should be finalized this week. Closing is scheduled by 12/28 "contingent upon final plat approval".
answered on Dec 16, 2018
If you do not have your own legal counsel, how do you know what you’re getting yourself into?
We are over and he thinks he can just kick me out. I told him good luck and until I have money to move in wasn't paying anything. Can I do that
answered on Dec 12, 2018
Answer? You own half the house and only he is personally obligated to pay the mortgage. And he can’t kick you out.
answered on Dec 1, 2018
Answering you from a New York perspective, if you owned the real estate as tenants by the entirety, then the real estate is yours alone to sell.
I've been on a home loan for 10 years, but only lived in the home for 3 months. I've asked numerous times over the past 9 years for the other party to refinance with no resolution. They agreed to refinance in the presents of a family law attorney 6 years ago, but it was never submitted... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2018
Yes, you would bring a proceeding which is referred to as an action in partition. This would force the sale of the property.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
