The use of a Michigan address is not necessarily required, but it does help to solidify the jurisdiction clause. The wording of your jurisdiction clause could be improved because if there is federal diversity action, the litigation won't be in Oakland County since the federal court does not... View More

it sounds like you have taken a step towards limiting your liability for the operation of the rental property. There remains the possibility that you could be personally liable for accidents or other events associated with the rental property. This is one reason to have insurance.

Another... View More

More information is needed to answer this question. It is not apparent whether your sister had the authority to sue for eviction. Was she the owner of the house? Whether the probate action will result in different ownership is another question. Were that action to result in the recognition of... View More

It may be possible to negotiate a resolution with the seller. It may be that the land contract permits the buyer to rescind the purchase in the event of a disability, but I have never seen that in a land contract. The law does not provide for the buyer to be able to rescind a land contract... View More

If a deed was recorded in your favor, you may own it. With ownership comes responsibility, as you observe. There is not enough information provided for an attorney to give a meaningful response, so you may want to consult with an attorney before executing a quit-claim deed and thereby giving up... View More

You seem to be unsure about your rights and responsibilities. If you intend to treat the quit claim deed as effective, record it with the register of deeds, take control of the home (including changing the locks) and act like an owner. You do not need a lawyer to change the locks unless there are... View More

A forged deed is not valid. You can file suit to challenge the forged deed and regain possession of your property. The notary may also have liability, and the notary probably posted a bond in the amount of $10,000 from which you might recover. You should consult with an attorney because the... View More

The term "heirs at law" is defined by MCL 700.2720 as those persons who would be entitled to a decedent's property if that person died without a will.

A deed does not have to expressly grant water or mineral rights. You did not state that the grantor reserved mineral... View More

This conveyance could have negative consequences. For example, it could be the basis for the denial of your discharge were you to file bankruptcy. Moreover, the home is currently protected from the creditor according to the facts you gave. Whether you should follow through on your idea requires... View More

I see three remedies:

1. A construction lien. I am not going to write up all of the steps because it is somewhat complicated and we don't have enough facts to determine whether the remedy is available.

2. A lawsuit against your customer to collect the balance.

3. A... View More

The first problem is that the state of Michigan abolished the cause of action for breach of promise to marry. The second problem is that the other contracting party is married. I expect that the court would find that his contract to marry someone when he was already married is against public... View More

The bankruptcy discharge prohibits a creditor from demanding payment of a discharged debt. However, it does not require a prospective lender to lend to you. Therefore, it is illegal for the creditor holding a discharged debt to try to enforce it against you, but legal for a bank to deny you a... View More

The Michigan statutes on decisions to be made regarding the body of a dead person use the term "next of kin" to refer to the class of persons who can make such decisions. As the widow, you would be the "next of kin". Therefore, you would be a person with authority to make... View More

Did you sign a lease that obligated you to pay rent for a period of time that extended past the date on which you moved out? I suspect that there was a lease, and it went through July 2018. If so, the fact that you notified the landlord of your intention to move probably makes no difference.

One cannot determine in the abstract whether that’s sufficient. I would want to look at the whole document and entire transaction. One example of a phrase that would clarify that it runs with the land is “the easement runs with the land”.

I don't have enough information to answer your question, but here are some observations:

1. If both sides accepted case evaluation, then the attorney should not need your permission to proceed to obtain a judgment.

2. If you agreed in mediation to a settlement, then it may... View More

No, joint ownership includes survivorship, meaning that the survivor of the joint tenants takes title. A tenant in common could devise or place in trust his interest as a tenant in common.

The simplest way is to execute a quit-claim deed to your daughter as grantee. However, you should consult with an attorney to explore the options available. Do you intend that she own the property outright, immediately? Do you intend to co-own it with her until your death so that she takes title... View More

If you agreed to pay her back, then you owe her the money and she might be able to sue to get a judgment.

I agrrt with the prior answer, but the important question is whether you have a defense to the claim. if you do not raise a valid defense, the creditor will be entitled to a judgment. In that case, filing an answer might not do you any good.