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I own 300 acres. My sister owns 300 acres. Cousin number one has 150 acres. Cousin number two has 150 acres. All this surface is undivided.
answered on Jan 8, 2024
1. Informal Partition by Agreement:
This option involves the owners reaching a mutual agreement on how to divide or sell the property without court intervention. Here are some steps you might take:
a. Negotiation: All owners need to discuss and negotiate the terms of the partition,... View More 
living facility? My mother's rent is paid by my deceased father's pension and social security payments, with a little overage each month. I want to protect her assets if/when she needs a nursing home, there is $172,000 in her bank account after the sale of their home. She is 79 with... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2023
That is a great question and I can see that you have done some homework.
The document preparation is not overly difficult for an attorney well versed in elder law and Medicaid eligibility. But the work is in counseling, reviewing and planning. There are questions regarding if the client... View More
I went to the recorders office to get copies of the deed which still had my name on it
answered on Dec 20, 2023
I'm not licensed in California, so this information may be helpful when you visit with a California licensed attorney.
People often confuse the concept of car titles with property ownership. A car title is typically signed over to the purchaser. The same is not true with real estate.... View More
answered on Dec 20, 2023
In most states merely paying back property taxes does not create an ownership interest. You should visit with a Washington attorney with all of the facts.
This post is not legal, tax or investment advice. Reading or responding to this post does not create an attorney/client relationship.
answered on Dec 20, 2023
You might also want to visit with a bankruptcy attorney. If you just need some breathing room to get caught up he or she can explain options.
Moving in it I was not aware of it getting sold for back taxes haw can I get what is left after it sold it sold for only 13800 it was worth a lot more there's 80 000 left after sale haw do I redeem that
answered on Oct 13, 2023
If the home was sold for back taxes you, as an heir, may be able to claim your share of the excess funds. This may require identifying the other heirs, if any. Due to the amount there may be the need for a probate case to clear things up.
This post is not legal, tax or investment advice.... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2023
A pour-over Last Will and Testament is a document that is ancillary to and supports a Trust agreement. Think of a trust as a wagon, it only works if something is put into it. This is known a funding. When creating a trust, there is usually a document that assigns your personal property into the... View More
Do certain docs need notarized and/or filed with Court Clerk office? Will a durable POA cover it all, including land, her home and Quit Claim Deed if necessary? Is a Advance Directive needed or just be beneficial? Are specifics needed to handle her Social Security benefits as well?
answered on Jul 26, 2023
Sorry to hear that your mother is suffering from Alzheimer's. From your question it wasn't clear whether she has the powers of attorney and other documents already completed. If not, and she has sufficient capacity, then she should move quickly to get these in place. An advanced... View More
I called her Medical insurance company and they said that they couldn't talk to me as they didn't have an OK DPOA. The GA DPOA had 2 witnesses and a Notary.
answered on Jul 11, 2023
Sorry to hear of your headache with the insurance company. This is difficult to answer without seeing the power of attorney your mother signed.
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Oklahoma Statutes Title 56 OS Sec. 3006(C) states:
C. A power of attorney executed other than in this state... View More
they are proposing to drill 3 wells on our property, using 9 acres of our 24 acre property?
answered on Jul 7, 2023
The answer to this question depends on the state in which you own the property. Generally speaking the mineral estate is considered the dominant estate. This means that as a surface owner you have limited rights. Companies usually want to have good relations with the surface owner and will... View More
beneficiaries. This was discovered after trust ended with final tax return. Chesapeake insists there has to be quit claim from trust to beneficiaries in order to claim ownership, but since trust no longer exists, nothing can be conveyed. What should be done?
answered on May 1, 2023
Sorry for your loss.
It is no uncommon for minerals to left out of a trust. In fact the same thing happened to Bing Crosby. It is extremely likely that your father also had a will with a clause that instructed that any property administered is to be put into the Trust. This is known as a... View More
Are trying to buy my rights for the property in Oklahoma. I don't know how much it's worth and I don't know how to find out. What kind of lawyer should I talk to and should I find one here or in Oklahoma? Thank you
answered on Nov 21, 2022
Be cautious when dealing with companies who want to purchase the minerals. Often purchasers know much more about your minerals than you do. For example, they may be aware increased development in the near future. Also, they will typically want you to warrant title which means that you may have... View More
She and her descendants filed false documents to access in a county court to collect royalty payments on the gas and oil leases which she forged. Need to file for the court to review all related documentation and restore my rights. Want to represent self in court as I can tell my story and... View More
answered on Oct 6, 2022
This is not a rant against you or against pro se litigants in general.
Your story may be compelling, but the problem is most clients need coaching in order to tell the relevant portions. Most clients want to bring up extraneous matters. You have limited time to explain the salient... View More
answered on Nov 5, 2021
I don't practice in this area, but you may want to review.
https://law.justia.com/codes/oklahoma/2016/title-41/section-41-111/
answered on Nov 5, 2021
Beginning 11/1/2021
Title 47. Motor Vehicles Section 11-202.1 - Operating a Bicycle state:
B. 1. A person operating a bicycle approaching a stop sign shall:
a. slow down,
b. if required to avoid an immediate hazard, stop at the stop sign before entering the... View More
answered on Oct 14, 2021
This varies greatly depending upon the use and whether the company has the power of eminent domain.
We tried to call and see if they’d settle for a lower amount to keep it out of court they declined and are threatening putting Liens on property and taking wages over $1300
answered on Sep 15, 2021
You might look at this statute, Keep in mind that the dollar amounts have been dollar adjusted and the $1,000 is not $5,400
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Section 5-103 - Restrictions on Deficiency Judgments in Consumer Credit Sales
(1) This section applies to a consumer... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2021
I agree the the answers below, however if the individual named was married to the account holder then divorced prior to his or her death, then Title 15 O.S. Section 178 may prevent the divorced beneficiary from collecting.
answered on Mar 4, 2021
No. There is no legal requirement that a quit claim deed be prepared or filed by an attorney. However, people often do no complete even a statutory form correctly. Also, it is generally considered the unauthorized practice of law for someone who is not a party to the transaction to prepare it.... View More
Family member refused to file the will
answered on Dec 9, 2020
No there is not a time limit. Also, a Will must be produced. Title 58 Oklahoma Statutes Section 24 states:
If it be alleged in the petition that the will is in the possession of a third person and the court is satisfied that the allegation is correct, an order must be issued and served... View More
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