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What documents do I need, and where do I go to get the transfer done?
answered on Feb 5, 2020
In other words, your husband was a joint owner. With his death, he ceased to be a joint owner, and you became the sole owner. The land records won't reflect that fact until his death certificate is recorded.
If the deed naming you as a joint owner is already recorded, there is no... View More 
The reason I filed is contractors destroyed our house making it unsafe. we fell behind on bills and had to file to avoid losing house. The trustee stated that my house is worth more than I stated; however I informed her about the damage and the amount to fix it. House is now in possession of bank.... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2020
This is too complicated and the facts too sparse for effective discussion in this forum, and you should consult with an attorney, privately, so that the advice you received is confidential. You may be able to file a motion to compel the trustee to abandon the property, but to do so would probably... View More
My Chapter 7 has been reopened due to receiving assets, the judge ordered trustee to file final report on June 1, 2019 but I havent gotten any information since then and the status of the case is still "awaiting trustee's report"
answered on Jan 27, 2020
There is not usually a deadline, and the order is unusual. It is probably up to you to enforce the order, and ask for the court to impose a consequence.
I purchased a new car in 12/19. All the contracts have been "signed, sealed and delivered", I received my new title from Sec. of State. I paid out of pocket (plus a check from my insurance co.) for the car, there is no leanholder on the title. Can the dealership say "oops, one of the... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2020
I would not dismiss the idea that the dealer can come back for more money. The answer probably depends upon the written agreement. I would look at what you agreed to: You may have agreed to pay $X for the car, and the papers probably show the rebate as the source of partial payment, so, from the... View More
Do we used a quit claim deed from Florida or Michigan to convey ownership?
answered on Nov 4, 2019
You and your wife would execute a quit-claim deed in a form complying with Florida requirements, because the deed would be recorded with the county register of deeds in Florida.
I need to hire a lawyer for help with an employment contract. I've found one in town, but I live in a fairly small town. Should I ask the lawyer if my client is their client and avoid using that lawyer if that is the case?
answered on Oct 25, 2019
It's not wrong to ask, but the lawyer is required to make that determination whether or not you ask.
Myself, two brothers and my sister inherited property when our Dad died. The property is for sale and we cannot agree on a selling price, deadlocked at two votes each. My sister, who has POA claims that she can make the decision without our approval and has continued to lower the price against one... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2019
Your sister claims to have POA (power of attorney) for whom? Your deceased father, I presume. He no longer has a say in the matter, so neither would his attorney-in-fact. I question her authority.
How is the property titled? When you say you inherited property, do you mean that the... View More
For example, say I am looking to take out a loan of $1,000 at 10% to be paid over a year and am able to take the contract home to review.
If I change the contract to instead say that the loan is for $1,000 at 5% to be paid over a year and return the new contract signed, to the bank. If... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2019
The short answer is no. Perhaps someone else is in the mood to write a lesson in contracts law. I will just use the phrase «no meeting of the minds ».
We owned a Servpro restoration franchise. 2 years ago we sold our license instead of renewing, and went on our own. We took all labeling off the vehicles. Servpro is now telling us that we have to have the vehicles repainted. They do not have the color trademarked. The vehicles were never... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2019
The franchisor can make you stop using their trademarks. You may be correct that the color is not a trademark, but did you agree in the franchise agreement to comply with this request? If repainting is not covered by the agreement or by trademark law or by state competition law (which might be... View More
We have a joint bank account. I work, however my husband is on disability. An attorney's office has frozen part of our savings account. Can they touch this if the majority of the money in the account is from my income.
answered on Aug 2, 2019
Yes, unless you object to the writ of garnishment to raise the issue. The court does not automatically know that the social security proceeds are exempt.
The lien is not mine and was placed on it 17 years ago by the Department of Justice. I purchased the property 3 years ago through Detroit landbank authority and am trying to sell it. What are my options? Also prospective buyer found the lien through a title search?
answered on Jul 19, 2019
You need to consult with an attorney who can review the land record and the documentation of the lien. It's not possible to provide an answer to your question without a review of the particulars.
Can someone take over your property and enter, make changes, hookups to property, utilities,electrical
phone, water, heat, drill holes in walls. I am not a criminal I am old but not incompetent. . .even if this was so, my family should be contacted and they should be asked for permission.... View More
answered on Jul 16, 2019
Maybe a family member or friend could help you to determine who is doing what. This is not yet a legal issue, because, as Mr. Zichi said, what is happening has not been determined.
He has moved out. She’s trying to list the house because she can’t afford it on her disability alone. He won’t communicate with anyone. She’s trying to move forward with the process to prevent losing the house. Is there a way she can try to make this work? Any help is appreciated.
answered on Jul 16, 2019
Divorce is the legal process that seems to be the best candidate. There are other legal processes, such as a personal bankruptcy, that might cause the process to move forward as well. Your mother should consult with an attorney.
My wife and I are planning to divorce. The problem is that neither of us can afford to live alone and our debts are so intertwined between us (both names on everything) that splitting it would be impossible. We're considering a bankruptcy to simplify the process. I believe we make too much to... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2019
Their may be an advantage to filing before a divorce, but your situation is too complicated and/or the facts too sparse for an attorney to advise you in an on-line discussion so I don't want to go into detail. You should consult with an attorney who handles bankruptcies.
My MIL offered us money to buy a house. She paid for it, and had us leave her out of all documentation. Then, tells us she took a mortgage out on her own home to give us the money, and wants us to pay it back. We felt trapped and paid payments. Now she is talking about “pulling our house”... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2019
If this was a gift, you do not have to repay it. If it was agreed to be a loan, she is entitled to seek repayment. But, even if it is a loan, it is not secured by a mortgage on the house and although she has remedies available, those remedies do not include "pulling" your house. If you... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2019
Short answer: No. A different answer is possible if the land contract gives you that right, but I doubt it.
I did not know that i had to state a claim upon which relief could be granted in ordet to have a question answered sir.
Please forgive me. - - the question is this i have a lease with apartment complex. Section 1 states: Lease is between me and owner LLC, however Section 2 states: for... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2019
You have not provided enough facts for me to be able to determine whether you have a basis to sue anyone. However, if you claim that the lease was breached by the landlord, your claim would be against the landlord, whom your refer to as "owner LLC", and not against any of the... View More
is it illegal?
answered on Feb 3, 2019
If you gave an engagement ring to your fiancée and she pawned it, that would be an anticipatory repudiation of the contract for marriage. Under Michigan law, the gift of an engagement ring is a conditional gift, so if you find it in a pawn shop, you can claim to be the owner. In other words, I... View More
My Judgement of Divorce from a year ago states that our home has to be sold immediately as of Jan 1, 2019. My wife tells me she has listed it for sale but I can find no evidence that this is true. She will not give me the name of the Realtor that she used so that I might verify what she says.... View More
answered on Jan 18, 2019
If you cannot find evidence that the property is being marketed for sale, then the marketing is not effective.
If you are still a co-owner of the property, her entry into a listing agreement won't be effective. You would not be obligated to sell the property were a buyer to be... View More
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