You will need to register for an account with the Georgia Department of Revenue. After verification, you will be able to submit a claim through the online portal for unclaimed property. If you need assistance, schedule a free consultation.

Yes, if the powers granted by the court give the administrator the power of sale. However, the administrator may ask the judge to approve a sale of the property even if the power of sale was not granted in the letters of administration.

You will not need to remove his name until you are ready to sell the property. To remove his name, you will only need a survivorship affidavit and a certified copy of his death certificate.

Later changes to the investor ownership percentage in a condo do not affect a previously issued mortgage. You have no duty to report this to the lender. It may, however, affect your ability to refinance if the condo does not meet lender underwriting requirements.

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answered on Jul 21, 2023

In Georgia, if you are not married and your name is not on the title of the property, you may not have an automatic legal right to partition the property. Generally, partition actions are available to co-owners of a property, and if your name is not on the title, you may not be considered a... View More

The deed between two parties does not have to be recorded to effectuate a transfer of title or a change in the status of joint tenants with right of survivorship to tenants in common. The deed becomes effective when signed by the transferor and delivered to the transferee. Recording the deed puts... View More

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answered on Jul 14, 2023

If you were a signature party to the land contract, then you sue the seller/grantor for breach of contract. Hire a GA attorney that does real property litigation. A Notice Lis Pendens will need to be filed. All interested parties must be defendants (besides you) for setting aside the Deed or... View More

As joint owners of the property, you are both responsible for the payment of debts. If he is not paying his share, you can force him to pay through a judgment obtained against him for contribution, or you can buy him out of his portion discounted for payments he has failed to contribute to the... View More

If the statute of limitations has not run on the mortgage, you cannot pass clear title to a purchaser. No attorney or title company can issue title insurance on the purchase to the new owner with the mortgage still in place. We have recently seen an increase in zombie mortgage foreclosures. Zombie... View More

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answered on Jun 29, 2023

If that Daughter also got a power of attorney from the Mother, then she was and is a fiduciary. If so, any and all transfers of principal's property to the attorney in fact are presumptively fraudulent. If no poa, then you will need good evidence of fraud with witnesses, and you probably... View More

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answered on Jun 23, 2023

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Everything is negotiable. You can definitely negotiate the amounts owed or hire an attorney to handle it for you. Liens also expire. Having an attorney review the liens and help you negotiate them could save you a lot of money. Once the lien is paid, the lien holder is required to file a... View More

In order to prevail, you would need to assert a claim for adverse possession. Adverse possession requires a lawsuit showing that your possession of your neighbors property was adverse, notorious, open, continuous, hostile, and exclusive and has occurred for the last 20 years. Many of those... View More

No, a notary cannot conduct a real estate closing in the State of Georgia if that is what you mean by notary signing agent. The Georgia Supreme Court has stated that real estate closings, including refinances, and deed signings constitute the practice of law in Georgia. An attorney must be... View More

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answered on Jun 1, 2023

If someone owns some type of estate such as a tenant in common, joint tenant with right of survivorship, etc, then they are an owner of the real property entitled to payment for their conveyance of the same. If one party has paid for everything, then he can claim reimbursement of his investment... View More

The attorney who handled the foreclosure for the bank receives the money on behalf of the bank at the foreclosure sale. Based on the condition of the title, the foreclosure attorney will either release the funds to the former titleholder if there are no other claimants or turn the funds over to the... View More

Based on the facts provided, there may be multiple causes of action that would give rise to damages. The amount of damages would be dependent on many factors, including any devaluation of the property. I recommend that you consult with an attorney experienced real property litigation.

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answered on May 25, 2023

A home inspector's insurance is not public information. Although you did not say why you're asking, if it's because you want to sue an inspector for failing to spot a problem (the typical reason), you should look to your agreement with the inspector and you'll probably notice... View More

The bylaws and covenants of the HOA will determine the procedures to issue a special assessment. You state that the bylaws do not require a vote to issue the special assessment, so there does not appear to be any recourse for you.

If your boss' company contracted directly with the property owner, a notice of intent to place a lien is not mandatory. Instead, you can move directly to filing the lien within 90 days of when the last services or materials were provided.