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My dad's will lists me & my sister to inherit his property & land, my sister has already decided she wants nothing to do with the house or anything else. My aunt is going to have the will drawn up listing just my name. I am currently in arrears to the state for child support amounting... View More 
I was wondering if the documents are the contract that I will was going to sign is legitimately okay or real just just to make sure that the documents were safe
Bought DW w/ a La restore grant d/b/a from a mobile home dealership In lake Charles 08/2023. Restore released grant 3/12/24 (note: everything should be complete for restore to release funds) 6/28/24dealership sent there contractor out to complete trim out! This contract comes an cuts two 3 foot... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2024
My best guess: Resolutions? Probably. Restrictions/covenants? No. The answer is in your HOA's governing documents---please review them or consult with a lawyer for the purpose of have them reviewed to obtain an answer to your question(s). I know you are saying resolutions but resolutions... View More
I have maintained the servitude in front of my home for more than 40 years. I have made sure the drains were always clear, the grass is cut and fertilized. There were no drainage issues as the flow is downhill, culverts were clear. Rapides parish took it upon themselves, without notice, to come... View More
Mold AC unit bad two roofs cracking foundation floors they redid buckling we paid cash and used a realtor they sold themselves they had just had a inspection so we was told didn’t need one
answered on Jun 26, 2024
Use the Justia Find a Lawyer at the top and search for a lawyer in the area you are located and the subject matter you need and see if anyone pops up. You may have to expand your search if nothing pops up but at a minmum, please consult with a lawyer to get general advice on your situation and... View More
Since it is inherited property, by law, I have no claim to property. What would happen if I pay the taxes?
answered on May 1, 2024
The taxing authorities will not foreclose if the taxes are paid regardless of who pays those taxes.
I invested some money into cleaning it up and maintaining for a year. I never heard from the owner and let it go as a bad investment. The owner has reached out to me wanting to redeem the lien. In the meantime, someone else bought the lien again. So two of us have a lien on the property. The second... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
In situations like this, consulting with a real estate attorney who has experience in tax lien cases is advisable. These professionals understand the nuances of property law, tax liens, and redemption rights. They can help you navigate the complexities of your situation, including the implications... View More
I notified him he said he sent a work order for the plumber but the plumber came 3 days later my water bill was 130.00 more than average.
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
If you decide to withhold part of next month's rent in Carencro, LA to cover repair costs you've already paid, you should be aware that this action can be risky. Landlords typically expect full rent payment on the due date, and withholding any portion without explicit legal approval or... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2024
You can accomplish this via an Act of Donation. If you only do a standard Act of Donation, your wife would not be a party to the mortgage, however your wife would receive whatever it is you are donating (presumably 1/2 interest) subject to the mortgage and/or whatever is in the public record..... View More
Company owner sued his own insurance co and lost in a judgement. Where do I stand now? Do I sue his insurance also? Sue him personally? It’s been about 2.5 years
answered on Mar 21, 2024
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. An attorney could advise more definitively with more information about the basis of the denial. One option might be to review the denial with a local attorney, and also learn of applicable statutes of... View More
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answered on Feb 11, 2024
Hire a LA attorney to search the title in the county where the house is.
I have three siblings and a stepmom. My stepmom is currently living there and one of my siblings want the house while me and another sibling don't want our sibling to get the house. We want our stepmom to keep it but pay us our fair share. My sibling who wants the house wants to kick the... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2024
I am sorry for your loss and your situation. If your father had a will, then his estate would pass via the directives in his will. If he did not have a will, then it would pass via the succession law of Louisiana assuming Louisiana has jurisdiction. Based on your post, your father has a positive... View More
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answered on Feb 23, 2024
If you provided the funds for purchasing the house and your uncle agreed to buy it for you, it's understandable that you would expect your name to be on the property as the owner. However, if your uncle's name is the only one listed on the property, it may indicate a discrepancy between... View More
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answered on Jan 25, 2024
Better read your present mortgage and note as it might have a due on sale clause. Violation could mean foreclosure. Or there may not be a prohibition on junior priority liens. Check first.
A divorce decree left property to my sibling and I in the event of my father’s death. He passed recently and I found that his wife who lived in the property with him but never purchased or paid the “now free and clear” mortgage, name is included on the deed along with him. Is this a... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Louisiana, a divorce decree that addresses property distribution typically has legal precedence over later actions, such as the changing of a deed. If the decree explicitly awarded your mother's half of the property to you and your sibling, this should be honored unless legally modified... View More
When my parents died, my 2 bros, a sis and I inherited 2 15 acre lots. One bro died in 2015, no will, but a succession was done,shows us 3 sibs as joint owners in undivided prop.These 2 15 acre lots were last surveyed in the 1930’s. I hired someone to survey and divide the property into 3... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2023
Something is inconsistent here-----You indicate that there was no will and that you have 2 bros, a sis and you howewver a succession was opened and the 3 sibs becanes owners of the 2 lots. Inconsistency notwitstanding, I would contact the attorney who handled the succession and discuss your... View More
The neighbors house is several feet over the property line. What can I do about it?
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answered on Nov 28, 2023
You and your predecessors in title have probably already acquiesced to the new boundary. It will be ascertainable at least by the physical house. Consult with a competent LA attorney. A boundary line agreement might net you some of the neighbor's land for you giving him the property upon... View More
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answered on Nov 10, 2023
No, you cannot buy a house or car using the $5 million that is attached to your Social Security number. This is a common scam that is used to steal people's money.
Unfortunately, due to the nature of internet questions and responses, the information provided can ONLY be for general... View More
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