I am dealing with a complex situation involving my deceased mother's home. After her death in 2018, my stepfather passed away, and his children took over, claiming my brother and I had no rights, despite us paying property taxes on the home. The house, located in Walker County, Alabama, went... View More

If a property does not close due to the buyer's breach of contract, can the buyer's real estate agent sue me for commissions? The buyer's agent has filed the lawsuit pro se, listing himself only, not his broker on the case. The seller's agent released me from the contract after... View More

In January 2024, I made a deposit for a property in Alabama under the belief that a Casita could be included on the lot. The completion date for the lot was initially set for October 30, 2024, but it has been postponed to April 30, 2025. Recently, I was informed that Casitas are not allowed on the... View More

I am creating a database of minerals and rocks and would like to know if it's legal to collect rocks under the bridges of small creeks on county roads in Alabama, or if this is considered private property. I have reached out to law enforcement and am waiting for an officer to call me back for... View More

I am in the process of purchasing a property and was instructed by my realtor, the seller, and the closing attorney to provide additional money obtained from a title loan company as an unexplained fee, which was not part of the original agreement. They advised me to wire all my funds without... View More

James Blount Griffin
answered on Mar 7, 2025

No one who wants you to sign these docs appears to be loyal to you and you alone. A few questions:

Are you buying a home or an investment property?

Is the seller very eager to get rid of it?

Is there a lender?

Is the closing attorney working for you, the lender,... View More

I am in the process of bidding on a tax lien property through an auction in Blount County, Alabama. The back taxes are $152.00, and I am familiar with the property, as I sold it for cash a few years ago. If I win the bid, how much would I be paying upfront considering there are no other liens I am... View More

My husband and I were in the process of buying land from his grandparents, and we are now divorcing. I nearly paid off the land, with the payment agreement documented only as a note my husband has. My husband left us after cheating and is ignoring the issue, while his grandfather insists I... View More

My neighbor decided to clean up around my fence without permission and damaged parts of it in the process. Although the fence was old, it was still functional. I witnessed him doing it and tried to discuss the matter with him, but he was uncooperative. I haven't yet obtained written estimates... View More

I have been married for 6 years with no kids, and my name was added to the deed of our house after marriage. My husband has been paying for it since and pays more because he earns more money. There are no debts in my name, and I have contributed to everything in his name. What should I expect in... View More

Put her name and her son's name on the deed after telling me he would pay me back. He has not and it has been 3 years. When I got the divorce papers, I found out she had just transferred her 1/2 of the house to him. Signed the transfer deed also as a unmarried woman. What can I do?

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answered on Jan 20, 2025

Your divorce lawyer needs to interplead the Son as an indispensable party in the Divorce Action. Then you plead your case for a real property interest on both legal and equitable grounds., against both.

My family homestead the property that we live on in February of 1924. Our pond was dug when my grandmother was a young teenager and she is now 83. According to property lines, from about the last third of our pond back to where our fence is located, is technically not part of our land. However the... View More

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answered on Jan 10, 2025

Hire an AL attorney to search both adjoining properties' titles. Acquiescence to the ascertainable boundary line (fence and corners) should convey title to you. It is a little different than adverse possession. You will have to file a boundary dispute unless you can get and record a... View More

the lien was paid off in 2007 and the owner failed to file a release in probate court. she has since died and her daughter has died as well. i am trying to sell the property and can't because it still shows she has a lien on it.

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answered on Jan 7, 2025

Hire an AL attorney to file a quiet title suit. You will have to determine heirship so as to serve defendants.

With the court system and she didn't have a will and I'm the sole heir as I am the only surviving child of hers

James Blount Griffin
answered on Nov 18, 2024

Is the deed signed, dated, and properly notarized (signed and stamped by notary public)?

If so, would anyone object to the deed's validity and claim that your mother did not actually deliver the deed to you as the new owner? Deeds need to be "signed, sealed, and delivered."

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The owner is deceased taxes not been paid for the year the owner has children but one is deceased one in mental home

James Blount Griffin
answered on Nov 8, 2024

I have not heard of a three-year time period for adverse possession, but of a ten-year time period. (There is a three-year right of redemption of your own property if it is foreclosed upon.) I took on an adverse possession case not long ago. There is nothing automatic about an adverse possession... View More

I requested information about the loan and the sent information requested. The application number along with the account number were sent to me. I went through a process on my bank app short story. It says “the information you provided is linked to one of your own accounts” per the mortgage... View More

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answered on Oct 29, 2024

It's uncommon for a credit union to create an account in your name without granting you access, especially if your mortgage application was denied. However, mistakes can happen, and it's important to clarify the situation directly with the credit union. Reach out to their customer service... View More

I’m writing my will.

Currently have a probate matter open- my late parents and my late brothers estate. The property I inherited has 25% inherited by a sibling. The matter is almost resolved. But in the event that I die before it is settled, I’m unsure of whether or not I need to... View More

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answered on Oct 7, 2024

Your Will only probates what you own at death. So the Residuary Clause will dispose of non specific bequests and devises. Hire an attorney to draft and execute your Will. Otherwise there is a good chance your wishes will not be honored. Also choose a good executor.