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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Personal Injury, Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Kansas on
Q: Two neighbors posted NO TRESPASSING signs ON MY PROPERTY without evidence they (and not me) own the property.

Sheriffs office was called and within 15 minutes sheriff obtained records from courthouse proving the property was legally mine. The neighbors would have known their real estate deed did not show ownership. Also for 3 years my neighbor and i had agreed on the lawful boundary and each of us tended... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Real Estate Law for Kansas on
Q: What can I do if neighbors acted to deprive me of real estate of which i am the lawful owner of record?

2 Neighbors put up NO TRESPASSING SIGNS on my property. The sheriff was called when i removed the signs. The two "neighbors" told the deputy that i trespassed on their property and also that i said profanity directed at them.

The first deputy took their word for it that i... View More

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answered on Sep 23, 2024

You have a boundary dispute. If you do not file suit, you acquiesce to the new ascertainable (signs) boundary. You have already given them leverage with the criminal charges against you, when you should have already hired a competent KS attorney to file suit.

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Q: Can someone owe 5% of the property do partition action and forced to sell it in caution?
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answered on Sep 3, 2024

Kansas law provides a process for a joint owner of real or personal property to file a petition for such property to be partitioned among the owners. K.S.A. 60-1003. Any owner may file a petition identifying the property and alleging the ownership interests of the parties. The court initially... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Tax Law for Kansas on
Q: real estate profit on primary house - unused portion taxed if not spent completely on new house?

Realized $225 profit on sale of my primary house. Building a new one may only take $110k or so. Am I taxed on unused portion of sellers proceeds? Sale in Kansas, building in Nebraska. I know Im not initially taxed on profit UP to $250k. But am I taxed on the unused portion, if the new house doesnt... View More

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answered on May 15, 2024

Based on the information provided, it seems you are asking about the tax implications of selling your primary residence and using the proceeds to build a new home. Here are the key points to consider:

1. Capital gains exclusion: If you owned and lived in the home as your primary residence...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Gov & Administrative Law and Native American Law for Kansas on
Q: Trying get building permit through county that I pay taxes to but being told that I've to go through tribe since on res.

Land is personally owned but within reservation boundaries. Have no dealings with tribe. Pay county taxes every year.

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answered on Mar 14, 2024

I understand this must be a frustrating situation. The issue of jurisdiction on reservation land can be complex, even when you personally own the property and pay taxes to the county. Here are a few thoughts and suggestions:

Tribal Sovereignty: Native American tribes are considered...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Kansas on
Q: I put my property for sale but I have my 5 year old grand daughter on the deed with myself.. what do I need to do now?
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answered on Mar 8, 2024

You will need a KS attorney to file suit for a Minor's Sale of Real Property. Listing was a little premature and you might need to rescind.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Contracts and Real Estate Law for Kansas on
Q: How feasible would it be to put my house in an llc to avoid harassing calls from investors to buy it?
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answered on Mar 6, 2024

A well designed limited liability company will have a business address at some out of State or Country, with no member name shown. But property taxes still have to be paid. Hire a competent attorney to organize the LLC and draft that Deed.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Real Estate Law and Probate for Kansas on
Q: Father passed but my name and siblings name on deed. Can we quitclaim our portion to our cousin who lives in the home?

My father was married about two years before passing. Spouse has stopped talking to us/our family. There’s also a Medicare lien on the house. My sister and I don’t want to be on the deed. Can we just quit claim the deed to our cousin who has been living in and caring for the home since before... View More

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answered on Mar 4, 2024

Hire a MO attorney to search the title and determine ownership as well as encumbrances. Surviving Spouse is probably an heir also. An Affidavit of Heirship might need to be recorded. Depending on the liens and property value, a Partition Action might be advisable. Even if you transfer your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Business Law, Contracts, Land Use & Zoning and Real Estate Law for Kansas on
Q: Can land that is currently leased, be sold?

I own farm land that is currently leased by another party and being farmed. Can I sell the land, or do I have to wait until the lease is over?

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answered on Feb 29, 2024

Yes, but the grantee takes subject to the rights of possession of the lessee occupants.

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law, Tax Law and Probate for Kansas on
Q: I need help answering a petition filed against my deceased mother's property in accordance to K S.A 79-2801

My mother passed away in 2012 I have been at the property since then and paid taxes on property until now I have no other heirs to battle for the rights to property but this action filed against the real estate is not what I was planning on happening please some advice on this matter

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answered on Feb 20, 2024

There is no “answer” that can be provided to your question because we have no idea what the petition is about. Also, attorneys in this forum are not allowed to solicit clients. This means that no attorney can write “contact me”.

But you can contact an attorney in your area yourself...
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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Tax Law and Probate for Kansas on
Q: Hello I'm contacting you today to find out what I needed to do with this petition filed against my mother's property

in accordance to K S A 79-2801 I don't want to lose the house I want to pay the back taxes get transfer of property to my name but I have to answer this petition and I'm not sure on how. I knew it might go in to a tax sale but I know if u have half paid before the day of tax sale you... View More

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answered on Feb 22, 2024

It's essential to take immediate action to address the petition filed against your mother's property. Start by reviewing the petition carefully to understand the specific claims and allegations being made against the property. Then, gather all relevant documents related to the property,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Real Estate Law for Kansas on
Q: My house was auctioned for delinquent property taxes. The new owner sent an eviction notice, and I tried to be moved out

but was unable to by the specified date. Dec 5 the new owner filed in small claims court asking for repossession of a home that they hadn't owned before Oct. Citing Kansas Landlord act and asking for rent and damages, pay their docket fee. How can the new owner act as if they are my landlord?... View More

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answered on Jan 8, 2024

In Kansas, when a house is sold at auction for delinquent property taxes, the new owner legally acquires the title to the property. From that point on, the new owner has certain rights over the property, including the right to possession. This is likely why the new owner is acting in a manner... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Civil Litigation for Kansas on
Q: My neighbors drove across my backyard, for over 3 years damaging the yard & making large,muddy ruts, it became a dirt rd

I contacted them when I became aware of how bad it looked, and goes straight to their door. I was met with rudeness,name calling and absolute refusal to stop

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answered on Nov 3, 2023

That is how prescriptive use easements are created. Hire a KS attorney to search all adjoining titles near that boundary. The look at filing for an Injunction, and possibly a Declaratory Judgment, amongst any other appropriate remedies. Time is of the essence.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Real Estate Law for Kansas on
Q: What rights do I have as a joint iowner of property
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answered on Oct 17, 2023

As a joint owner of property in Kansas, you have the right to use and enjoy the property, exclude others from the property, transfer your ownership interest, and force the sale of the property if you cannot agree with the other joint owners on how to use or dispose of it. You also have the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Family Law for Kansas on
Q: I am inquiring about my rights as a co owner of a property and house that is in mine and my siblings names

My siblings are trying to evict me out of a home we all own together ßo they can sell it and we dont wish to sell it

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answered on Oct 17, 2023

Tenants In Common cannot oust other TIC's from possession. You should be able to get any civil possessory action dismissed against you. A Partition Action may be needed.

1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Kansas on
Q: I got an inheritance and put the full amount given to me on a down payment for a house... I didn't have good enough cred

It to aquire the loan so my mother did it in her name. I've lived in it 8 years now and it's appreciated over $100,000 since the purchase now my mother is trying to evict me and leave me out on the street with nothing. What legal standing do I have in this matter please help me

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answered on Oct 15, 2023

I'm sorry to hear about your situation. If the home is in your mother's name, she generally has the legal title to the property. However, you may have an equitable interest or a claim based on several factors. One possibility is that you could argue you and your mother had an oral... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law for Kansas on
Q: Next door neighbor wants to claim about six to eight feet of our property is theirs to

...enable them to install an electric line and additional lighting for their parking lot. They hired a private surveyor to justify their claim to the strip of land but we contest the result based on county land records. How should we proceed?

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answered on Sep 21, 2023

Adverse possession is a concept that developed in the courts. If someone conspicuously and openly occupied a property for a long period of time, making use of the property, adding improvements, etc., they were in a position of becoming an de facto owner of the property. It was unfair to allow some... View More

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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Kansas on
Q: Is it legal to copy and print a pdf of a "Agreement to sell real estate" found online and use it for myself?

i'm just curious if some how, some way it could fall back as any sort of copywriting thing.

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answered on Sep 5, 2023

Using a PDF template for an "Agreement to Sell Real Estate" found online for your personal use should not typically pose copyright issues, as long as you are using it for your own transaction and not distributing it commercially or infringing on any specific terms of use or licensing... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Real Estate Law for Kansas on
Q: husband had an affair 5 years ago. he was a cosigner on a house mortgage with the affair partner.

What is his obligation? Is he responsible for the mortgage if she doesn't pay?

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answered on Sep 1, 2023

Whoever signed the Note is liable personally. If he was a cosigner then he is liable on the Note indebtedbness.

1 Answer | Asked in Tax Law and Real Estate Law for Kansas on
Q: I have a question my mom was buying a house and when she moved in it went up for back taxes in a tax sale.

We paid the back taxes in full. And never got the deed and paid the taxes every year for 13yrs and then last year the house sold out from under use with no notice

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answered on Sep 14, 2023

In situations where a property has unpaid taxes and goes up for a tax sale, it's crucial to follow the specific legal procedures to secure the deed and maintain ownership. If the property was sold without proper notice or due process, you should consult with an attorney experienced in real... View More

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