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I am writing to seek your expert legal opinion and guidance regarding a complex situation I am currently facing. Here is a summary of the circumstances:
- Two years ago, I purchased a home and followed all the necessary procedures, including hiring a title company.
- It has come to... View More 
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
There is no way anyone can sift through this on this platform and provide legal guidance.
Please note that a lawyer at the title company is not your lawyer, so that s/he does not represent you and does not have your best interest in mind. Certainly, you must retain your own lawyer to... View More
We inherited the property so we sold our house thinking it just needed a roof but after our house sold and we entered it was unpalatable so we have to replace it so we have somewhere to live but aren't sure of the steps for permits. We're in Pasco County Florida, not Orlando
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answered on May 1, 2024
Thank you for your military service.
As a 100% disabled veteran, you may be eligible for certain benefits and exemptions when it comes to permits and fees for replacing your trailer in Pasco County, Florida. However, you will still need to follow the necessary steps to obtain the required... View More
none at this time.
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answered on Apr 29, 2024
I'm sorry for your loss. The process for transferring property after the owner has passed away depends on a few factors. Here is some general information, but you may need to consult with a probate attorney for guidance on your specific situation.
First, it depends on how the property... View More
No Fruit Trees - HOA?
Just notice in the HOA handbook (which no one gave us but is listed in facebook - because everyone uses that right!!!) -No fruit bearing trees are permitted.
However, it doesn't say whether it's a backyard rule or not. In addition, I have a FENCED in... View More
answered on Apr 21, 2024
Of your HOA says no fruit trees, it's no fruit trees. You signed up when you bought your house for the HOA rules in place then, and as changed. You may not like it, you may think it's a stupid rule, but it's a rule. Courts will not overturn an HOA rule as long as the rule is not... View More
answered on Apr 16, 2024
That depends on the language in any documents you signed for the rental/lease to own, which we cannot review in this online forum. You would need to check these documents to see if there is a prohibition against subleasing and, if you are in a community association, you need to check with the... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2024
In Florida, you must first reach out to the defendant and try to resolve the matter; that is get him/her to agree to supply a better answer. If that does not work, then you need to do a motion to compel better answer(s) and send that along with a notice of hearing set before your judge. I suggest... View More
Name of the Title and deed without telling me and has dated it for
January 2022, which I didn’t even know them yet. Secondly, they did not pay me for the sale of house the full amount that they told the clerk of court thirdly was supposed to have an escrow account and they have yet to... View More
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answered on Apr 11, 2024
Based on the information you've provided, it seems there are several serious legal issues and potential fraud involved in your situation. Here are a few key points and recommendations:
1. Fraudulent deed transfer: If the title and deed to your home were transferred to an LLC without... View More
answered on Apr 11, 2024
Do you need one? No. Should you have an attorney prepare a loan document? Yes, if the amount is worth it.
Remember the cardinal rule about loaning people money: **Never loan to anyone money that you cannot afford to lose**.
My father predeceased my mother and she was the inheritor of his estate. My mother passed away in 2022, and I am the Executor and sole beneficiary of her estate. Can you tell me how to change the property into my name, as I would like to sell it. I have their wills and death certificates and have... View More
answered on Apr 6, 2024
I am very sorry that you have lost both of your parents. The answer to your question is that it depends, you will want to have the property deed reviewed by a probate attorney and it is possible and even likely that you will need at least one probate done and possibly two if your dad's probate... View More
the notary acknowledgment may incorrect. The “forgoing instrument” is missing and it only says the person is known to me and produced a drivers license. Is that ok and is the document valid. I live in Florida.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
In Florida, the notarization of documents, including enhanced life estate deeds, must adhere to certain standards to ensure their validity. A key element of notarization is the acknowledgment section, where the notary confirms the identity of the signer and that the signer understands and willingly... View More
I own a property 50% and an estate owns the other 50% - it is currently up for sale by a realtor but the listing agreement is about to expire and we have not yet sold the property. The executor of estate is threatening to file a Partition that would have a court appointed employee responsible for... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2024
In a partition, the court will order the sale. The method of sale can be open market, sealed bid, or auction. If the parties cannot agree on a price to sell the property, the commissioner appointed by the court will set the price. It is likely though that the court would put the property up for... View More
The reason why money won’t be used is bec they wanted bank statements for 2 months from us. We are not willing to send that to them. They said we could request a refund. So we did. They said we would get it back after closing. Why would they keep it if they said they couldn’t use it without... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2024
If you had given your son what you characterized as being a “gift” with no strings attached, then the gift is a gift. If, however, there were conditions attached to the gift, you may be able to retrieve it if those conditions weren’t met.
I moved into this hotel after major surgery on my foot because of medications that I was going to be on and didn't think it was safe for me to be alone at home I ended up staying here because I lost my apartment and so now they're making me move every 21 days and I have pins and screws in... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
A hotel is not a rehabilitative facility. Nobody knows what this lease says; you need to take it to a lawyer.
We pay monthly HOA fees for amenities, which include security via video surveillance. My son is facing criminal charges and the events that occured were caught on these cameras. This footage would prove the allegations are false. I emailed the HOA asking them to save it. No response. I also went... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
In situations where evidence crucial for legal defense is destroyed or deleted, especially after a request has been made to preserve it, you might have grounds for a civil case. This would particularly apply if the deletion of the surveillance video directly impacts a legal proceeding, such as... View More
When I got to my property to sell to buyer for 21k cash with a quit claim deed. Buyer had 3k cash and 13k check. Seller agreed to give him till end of week for 5k. Seller also agreed to get quit claim deed notarized so when money was transferred could send to county. All of this was in bill of... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2024
There are lots of problems with this transaction, including the fact that you are selling real estate without using a lawyer. No one can provide you any meaningful answer here in this online forum because we cannot review the "bill of sale" or other purchase agreement you may or may not... View More
Can I record a same name affidavit showing that it's the same person?
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
If it was merely a spelling mistake, then depending on the state, you should file a corrective deed, it may be called slightly different in your state. You cannot entirely change the grantor, you'd have to do a separate conveyance.
I also get a W2. I work for a reputable dispensary operating over 40 stores in Florida. I understand it's not legal on the federal level but why am I paying federal taxes if they don't recognize cannabis income?
The easy fix would be to have it rescheduled to a schedule III... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
Your situation reflects a complex intersection of state and federal laws. While cannabis may be legal in certain states, including Florida, it remains illegal under federal law. This legal discrepancy leads to your current dilemma: despite receiving a W-2 and paying federal taxes, your income from... View More
forwarded the normal rent payment to us until it was determined the checks were invalid. Who is now financially responsible for the bad checks - us or the property management company?
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
In cases like this, the financial responsibility typically depends on the terms of your agreement with the property management company. Generally, if the management company acted in good faith and followed standard procedures, they might not be held liable for the forged checks. It's important... View More
My sister sold my father’s property for $24,500 without informing me. According to my father’s will (of which my sister has a copy) I’m supposed to get half of the sale. Dad’s attorney P.B. Howell Jr. passed away in 2006. Dad passed away in 2017. Since my father’s passing, I have been... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2024
Your inquiry has a very mysterious set of facts. If a Will gives real property (house, condo, land, etc.) to two individuals to share 50/50, the Will must be probated - that is, a petition to open an estate in the Probate Court must be filed, resulting in a Court Order giving 50/50 ownership,... View More
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