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answered on Dec 9, 2024
Does your Divorce Decree say anything about the debt? Have you searched the title and found a mechanic's lien? Consult with an AL attorney, but it sounds like you have no obligation.
Is a power of attorney legal if it has marked thru incorrect and corrected addresses?
answered on Nov 21, 2024
To invalidate a power of attorney, you must have both facts and law on your side. Every lawyer has had a client walk in who noticed a misspelled name, incorrect address, misidentified party, incomplete description, or typo. Correcting incorrect addresses does not necessarily invalidate a signed... View More 
I am the Personal Rep for my Mom's estate in SC, where she resided. She has a will, Probate has been opened here. She has land in Mobile county, AL, (< 12 acres) the estate is small. What do I do about the AL land? I am looking for low cost solutions. How much are your fees? I live in SC also.
answered on Nov 6, 2024
What you need is something called "Ancillary Administration," which is estate administration in a second state. Look at the Will and see if there is provision for you as personal representative to open a second estate in another state. That would make things easier. Well-prepared wills... View More
In the state of Alabama the unclaimed property that was my deceased fathers would go to me and my brother and I've already turned in the documents needed for the claim of the unclaimed property and yet the redundancy is ridiculous of having to turn the same paperwork in multiple times and then... View More
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answered on Oct 23, 2024
I understand how frustrating it can be to go through the same paperwork multiple times, especially during such a difficult time. In Alabama, both you and your brother are considered separate claimants to your father's unclaimed property. This means each of you must individually verify your... View More
Im 36 fully own a property with home and want to know the best and secure way to ensure the transfer of ownership to my daughter in the situation of my sudden demise so the property can't be legally sold or anything without my daughter being a legal adult to make her own decisions regarding... View More
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answered on Sep 27, 2024
Placing the home in a revocable living trust would work well in this situation. You retain total control during your lifetime and when you pass the house passes to a successor trustee for the benefit of your daughter. You would want to put all of your assets in the trust so they can all be managed... View More
Nephew was willed land and I was willed the right to continue to live on that land now he is trying to eject me can he do that
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
If a probated will gave him the remainder and you the life estate, then both derive title from the same instrument. And you should not lose possession. But was will probated? If not, you have no rights as nephew might be the sole heir. Hire an AL attorney to represent you.
My mother passed without a will. I am needing a official document from probate Court showing that I am owner of the property but my siblings in myself have not gone to probate court yet. How do I get the document with my name show and I on property
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answered on May 24, 2024
The heirs can record an Affidavit of Heirship, with notification of the responsible taxpayer to the taxing authorities. But you may still need to file Probate, so consult with a competent AL attorney on this title.
I inherited a house from my husband. I have a deed but I have no insurance on the property nor have I worked on getting financing . It was in his name only and I’d prefer not to get a loan in my name. I’ve been keeping the payments up but since his name isn’t on anything anymore (original... View More
answered on May 3, 2024
Your late husband's house is what the lender calls "collateral." Your late husband's insurer calls him the "insured," not you. By keeping up the payments on the mortgage and the insurance, neither the lender nor the insurance will likely pay attention to you for a... View More
My mother and myself own property. If one of us pass will it be paid off?
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answered on May 1, 2024
No debt payoff occurs unless there is a good credit life insurance policy. Then foreclosure occurs. Read the mortgage instrument.
answered on Apr 9, 2024
A will must be probated within five years in Alabama, or cannot be probated at all; you would then have to open the estate as if there had been no will. Also, if you don't get the estate open and moving, heirs might die and debtors might file for bankruptcy. If the people actually nominated... View More
Probate has been opened and I’m the personal representative. My sibling took my moms car without my knowledge and won’t bring it back so that it can be sold. What are my options? Can I go and get the car? Can I withhold any money distribution until it’s brought back?
answered on Apr 12, 2024
That vehicle, if titled solely in the name of the decedent, is the estate's property. If you are personal representative, you are responsible to the estate, the court, the creditors, and the heirs to reclaim lost property. When there is no will, your duty to and supervision by the probate... View More
I want a home where I wasn’t on the loan. The deceased borrower was the only one on the loan and deed. I know I can’t be forced to assume the loan or make the payments but I want to stay in the home without refinancing in my name. Can the loan stay in the names of the deceased only and... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
If you do not have a deed to you and you are not an heir, then the titled owners will probably sue your for possession. If the note is not serviced, or taxes/insurance not paid, then the lender will foreclose. You will not receive notice of the foreclosure as you are not on the note. If... View More
I’m in the process of buying a rental property but I don’t have an llc set up. Can I transfer my property?
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
Yes, once the LLC is properly set up. Remember it is supposed to be limited liability, so use a State LLC law that has some protection. An attorney needs to draft the deed with the correct language so it can be easily transferred from the LLC later.
I will get the deed to a home owned by my spouse signed over to me from his estate. However, I don’t want to go through the process of trying to refinance in my name. If his estate stays open, can I get the deed to the property but also keep the loan in his name forever? Will the mortgage company... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
Under federal law the lender may NOT call the loan due and may NOT force you to refinance. As the borrower's "successor in interest" you are entitled to receive the monthly statements going forward. As long as you keep up the payments, the lender may not foreclose.
You may... View More
answered on Apr 12, 2024
An Alabama attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. It would depend on the terms of your agreement. Good luck
DURING THEIR JOINT LIVES AND UPON THE DEATH OF EITHER OF THEM, THEN TO THE
SURVIVOR OF THEM IN FEE SIMPLE AND TO THE HEIRS AND ASSIGNS OF SUCH SURVIVOR FOREVER.
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
The "upon the death of either of them" language is ambiguous. But the totality of the terms construed with the entire Deed will probably be deemed to result in the surviving life tenant's heirs getting the fee. The
Estates created in the granting clause is a little... View More
A successor trustee that's named in the wheel take over the duties and being and being appointed trustee without the courts
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
If they agree to the new Successor Trustee taking over the monies, property as Trustee, yes. Otherwise Successor Trustee has a duty to ask for a Court to appoint him as the new Trustee, with orders to any Banks. etc. to transfer to the new Trustee.
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
The statute of limitations for debts and lawsuits can vary significantly depending on the type of claim and the state in which the lawsuit is filed. Generally, for debts, statutes of limitations range from 3 to 15 years. This timeframe dictates how long a creditor has to initiate legal action to... View More
The home I inherited has a debt on it and the house is insured by the estate. Once the estate closes, is it too late to get homeowners insurance or do I need to do that now? I can work on financing for the house but what does that mean for the current insurance? Would I need insurance in my name ?
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
Most any lender will include property casualty insurance as a term of the Deed of Trust. So you will not get financed or will later be foreclosed upon, if you do not obtain home insurance.
My spouse died and I was not on the loan or the deed the home. The home has a debt on it. I know I can get the deed done up, but what about the loan? I know the debt doesn’t go away and I need to figure something out about that like try to assume it if I want to stay or find a way to pay it off.... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2024
You may be able to find a lender for a refinance, which will require you to have it of record how you own as an heir. Affidavit of Heirship and/or probate will be in order. Your credit will be involved. Once you have a source of title, you may be able to sell it subject to the secured debt.
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