If there is a mortgage on the property, you will need to find the individual or file a lawsuit to remove the lien. You will need to review in detail with an attorney for more precise instructions.

First, I am very sorry for your loss. I agree with my colleagues, you will need to hire a probate attorney to assist you and represent your interests, especially if you are out of the country. It may be difficult to obtain the personal items already taken from the apartment by your sister, but... View More

It’s possible. You would have to make that request to the personal representative if it is a formal administration. If it’s not contested and there are liquid assets, you may get your request approved.

I'm sorry for your loss and I'm sure you are looking for closure. Your inheritance would depend upon whether there was a Will and the nature of the assets left. Most assets are transferred outside of probate if the accounts are properly designated and titled. It's possible there... View More

I'm sorry for your loss. If you did not sign any Note or personal guaranty and you have no interest in retaining the property, you will not be affected by any judgment that is entered to foreclose, however, it is best that you file a response so that you keep informed of all activity as the... View More

Generally the only way to transfer property when the owner passes away is probate. The exceptions wouldn’t relate to the type of property, but rather how the property is legally held. This could be specific language in a deed or if property was held in trust, you may be able to avoid probate.

If you were named as a junior lienholder in a foreclosure action and the foreclosure sale is complete, your rights to collect against that property have been extinguished. Even though the property has been foreclosed, you still have rights to collect under the judgment, so your best bet will be to... View More

Your homestead could pass to your surviving spouse through probate, but if there are children from another marriage, they would have an interest also. A simple quit claim deed might solve your problems, but you might want to schedule a consultation with an estate planning attorney to discuss your... View More

If you are purchasing a home privately, you will want to be sure to have a title search done to identify the exact ownership and any liens that may attach. There is no way to advise without a proper title search being done.

If the judge gave you 30 days to find new counsel, likely the order says everything is "stayed" for that period, meaning nothing will happen until the 30 days expires. You will want to review the wording in the order carefully to be sure.

You will need to review the deed and probate documents with an attorney. There are too many variables to be able to advise in a web post.

It sounds like your father recently passed away in FL and your mother may be fighting paying the hospital bills. If that is the case, I am sorry for your loss. If I understand your question, you are asking whether the insurance company, who advised you that the NY Will is not valid in FL or a... View More

There is no way to guarantee a modification will be granted by your lender, especially without having any knowledge of your debt and income. I would recommend scheduling a consultation.

Couldn't say for sure without knowing the purchase price and terms of Contract. Typically, the seller pays the doc stamps for recording the deed and the buyer and seller split the closing costs. If there is title insurance, the seller would pay for the owner's policy and the title... View More

Your question is in the foreclosure section, so I assume the bank is foreclosing on your real property, maybe your home, and you are wondering if they can take any of your other "stuff." The bank is limited to whatever collateral is described in the Mortgage (or other documents used to... View More

If you and your Dad are both on the Deed, you will need to file a probate in order to transfer title out of your Dad's name to sell it. The Mortgage is a lien against the property that will be paid in full at closing, so it doesn't matter much whose name it's in.

Any items listed in a Will have to be existing/owned by the person that passed in order to be transferred by the Will. If a person leaves a house in their Will and then sells the house to someone else before they die, the Will has no effect. There could be recourse if there was some wrongdoing or... View More

I am sorry for the loss in your family. In general, it will depend upon the wording included on the Deed. If the Mom and daughter owned as joint tenants with rights of survivorship, then Mom would become sole owner. If they owed as joint tenants in common, the husband would likely become the 1/2... View More

First, I am sorry for your loss. If your girlfriend's family is cooperative, you could file a probate, where the property would go to them (her children, if she had any, her parents, if living, otherwise her siblings), then they could deed the property to you. If not, you will need to... View More

If she is on the title, she will have to sign a deed over to you. If she is not cooperative, you may need to file a lawsuit in order to remove her from title.