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I am trying to obtain a beneficiary deed form referenced as 15-15-401 in Colorado, specifically for Broomfield County. Can you advise on where I might download this form and any important considerations for filling it out?
I am dealing with a situation where my neighbor has been actively damaging my hedge, which is entirely on my property. I've asked her multiple times to stop, but she continues, even making holes and destroying bushes. I've documented her actions with photos and videos, and I have texts... View More 
My ex-husband passed away without a will. He jointly owned a property with his brother, inherited from their mother. The property's value is at least $200k, and last year's taxes are due. My ex-husband's two biological sons, one of whom has been living in the property with his father... View More
I want to pursue charges against my partner of 18 years, who filed a restraining order against me during COVID to prevent me from investigating her involvement in a multimillion-dollar real estate theft and IRS fraud. I was present at the legal proceedings and can disprove her allegations with... View More
I have a mortgage with Navy Federal, and I'm experiencing yearly increases in my escrow costs. This year, they are charging me an additional $2,944 due by April 1st, allegedly because they have not been taking enough for escrow. However, my county property tax is $1,600. Last year, they... View More
I informed my landlord I would not be renewing my lease 1 day before expiration. They told me that because of this, I would have to pay for another 2-months' rent at a drastically increased rate so that I could provide "adequate 60-day notice." The property manager told me that if I... View More
Could you please provide clarification on what this really means? Is there an actual consent form that needs to be sent to all Board members, obtaining unanimous consent in writing to have an Action Without a Meeting (7-128-202). Is this signed written consent by all members required BEFORE a... View More
We would like to gift 2.5 acres (undeveloped) of our 5 acre lot (which has our home and a large shop on it) to our son and his wife. Right now we are zoned RR-5; we know we will have to go to the county (it is on county land) to try to rezone. We wonder how gifting 1/2 the property might impact our... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2025
Most mortgages/deeds of trust have a due on sale clause, so you cannot deed it to anyone without the lender's consent. His tax basis is the same as yours if you deed it now while your living, but he gets a stepped up basis at your death as an heir. Hire a CO attorney to advise.
I have reports from the website Ownerly in PDF form that support my claim.
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answered on Oct 28, 2024
Hire a CO attorney to search the title, determine heirship, and give his opinion as to ownership. Taxes, adverse possession, etc. may have terminated your estate interest.
I am the investor.
answered on Oct 4, 2024
I'd need a bit more information than what's here, but with new construction in particular, this issue would typically be covered by an express warranty if construction was completed, or potentially punch list if construction is just finishing. Absent an express warranty, or if it existed... View More
After having a survey done I found 2 Correction Deeds, by Grantor and Grantee, from 2009 and a 2010 Warranty Deed with a detailed description of my land. There is a missing ALTA ACSM survey that answers all.
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answered on Sep 9, 2024
What is your question? Apparently noone searched your title. Without a transfer, there is no way to incorporate a proper legal description of record unless you record an approved subdivision plat.
I am 84 with some cognitive issues, I am in CO, home is in Florida
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answered on Sep 2, 2024
Even if you like the sale price, there is no guaranty that you will get paid. Hire a local FL attorney to handle the exchange of your signed deed for cash to be sent to you. I would not trust an individual to send you money nor a title co.
50/50 owned home was sitting empty. Both on loan.
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answered on Jun 24, 2024
The real question is was the property subject to the division order when you got divorced or not. If not, then you may be able to pursue a partition action to force the sale of the property. If so, then you may need to follow the court's order and follow up with contempt proceedings. Either... View More
I have a deposition approaching can I ask which questions will be asked ahead of time?
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answered on Jun 19, 2024
It depends. If it is a true oral disposition then anything is fair game. Your attorney may object but you are still required to answer the question. Objections are typically resolved after the fact.
That being said, there are very limited instances where your attorney may stop the... View More
We have absolutely no idea where all the money is going. There are 16 families, nothing is ever repaired, grounds are a mess, etc.
How can we go about requesting detailed receipts for everything?
Our bylaws and covenants have never been enforced either.
First owner died, has one living son. Second owner died with no descendants but has sister and brother.
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answered on May 11, 2024
Typically, if no will exists then the state’s intestacy statute would govern. If you have questions you should contact an attorney.
You will most likely need to open probate and resolve any property issues that way. For Tenants In Common, ownership typically passes without regard to the... View More
Hello, I purchased a vacant land property in Colorado (Park County) in 2016. The seller and I closed without a title company and recorded a deed in my name. I am now trying to sell the property via a title company. The title company now says that the deed that was recorded to me is missing the... View More
answered on May 5, 2024
You should first consider asking the new title agency since they will be the first gatekeeper as to what they will, or will not accept.
Your situation proves the point that nothing is a problem until it’s a problem which is precisely why having an attorney and a title company involved in... View More
A woman died in January 2023 without a will. She had four children that are heirs to the estate according to Colorado intestate succession laws. The house was not transferred to the heirs prior to its sale in March 2024, but was sold on behalf of the estate by the executor (who is also one of the... View More
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answered on Mar 15, 2024
Property owned by a decedent gets a step up (or down) to fair market value as of the date of death. That holds regardless of whether the property is distributed in kind to the heirs or is sold and then cash distributed to the heirs. the only difference is who pays the capital gains taxes, if any.... View More
We are both 50% owners and it is under his management but I want to manage and own my half of the building and it's income. I'm not sure if there just gets too 'messy' and it is advised to simply sell a property instead, in a situation like this. Thank you.
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answered on Feb 27, 2024
You most likely need a contract describing the relationship. In the alternative, you can potentially do a partition action to sell the entire thing. It just depends on what you would like to do, what the other party is willing to do, and so on. Either way, I would contact an attorney to discuss... View More
"Subject to a life estate, hereby expressly reserved in grantor and measured by the life of the grantor's son"
Does this statement transfer all rights from grantor to grantor's son?
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answered on Feb 9, 2024
The granting clause is a little imprecise. That is actually an estate in the grantor until the termination of the grantor's son' life, and then either goes to a remainderman or reverts back to the grantor and his heirs. It is a future interest deed. You have not stated enough facts... View More
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