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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.
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So how can I get his name of my house?
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answered on Nov 13, 2023
Apparently you should not have got a divorce until the marital real property was dealt with. Prepare a quit claim deed for him to execute in front of a notary. If not, either sue for contempt to enforce the divorce decree or file for a Sale For Partition. I suggest you hire a LA attorney now.
and this bills he left me with mortgage and all.
Got divorce in 2021 because he was cheating and I bust him, so I filed for divorce. I asks him for help me with mortgage, I got hurt at work and barley paying bills. Can I get his name of house if his not helping. I'm not going to pay... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
Just because he is not paying on the house note does not remove him from ownership. What did the Divorce Decree say about the house and the mortgage? Outside of enforcing the decree, foreclosure may be be imminent as a refinance is doubtful. A Ch13 BR might help.
answered on Oct 30, 2023
If the HOA is the named owner of the common property (if any) in the development, then the HOA is responsible to pay the annual property taxes, if any.
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answered on Oct 12, 2023
There is no U.S. Supreme Court decision that makes it unlawful to buy a house for less than its true value. The principle of "willing buyer, willing seller" generally prevails in real estate transactions. However, there may be laws against fraud, misrepresentation, or undue influence that... View More
Arson mentioned after review of video, but the report has not been published yet.
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answered on Sep 28, 2023
In Louisiana, determining liability for an abandoned home fire causing damage to adjacent properties can be complex. The liable parties could vary depending on numerous factors, such as the cause of the fire, the condition of the property before the fire, and whether there were any local ordinances... View More
Land behind my home is for someone else and his right of way is on my driveway. He has two other passages to get to his land. Can the right of way on my land be dissolved?
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answered on Sep 25, 2023
No... But contact a LA attorney to examine both titles and determine exact easements of record. You might terminate easement, but you will probably be sued.
I AM THE BUYER AND PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE ON TIME FROM BEGINNING AND TAXES PAID REGULARLY// SELLER HAS SENT A NEW CONTRACT INCREASING THE INTREST W/RAISED THE PAYMENT AND ADDED 50,000 TO THE ORIGONAL PAYOFF.
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Has a Deed been executed and recorded with you as the owner or not? If not, then you do not own anything but probably a contractual right, which the seller might try to modify. Just because you have paid out monies does not make you the titled owner. Hire a competent LA attorney for advice.
They recognized the signature as the owners what can be done.
answered on Sep 21, 2023
What exactly do you want? If you want to nullify the transfer then one way of doing this is to prove that the document transferring the property was not properly done/completed. If you want to challenge this, then you should first have a specific consult with an attorney to determine what needs... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2023
It is possible, however not enough information is provided, and anyone providing you with an intelligent answer will want and need to do some research, including a review of the public record, before providing you with an answer---my suggestion is that you contact a real estate lawyer and/or a... View More
i bought land over 12 years ago with the building where I recently live and recently i was told there was a case on the land and judgment was given to another family.... whats the implication and how do I protect my right of ownership.
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answered on Sep 1, 2023
In a situation where you've been informed of a land dispute and a judgment has been awarded to another family regarding the land you purchased over 12 years ago, it's essential to take swift and decisive action to protect your ownership rights. First, gather and carefully review all... View More
We were not together when she died. She was married to someone else. We never did anything with the home. I still live in the home. She does have one child with me and one child with someone else. We are in Louisiana. I am on the deed to the house but not the loan for the house. I have paid on the... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2023
You really should speak to a succession lawyer in your area to make sure you have a clear understanding of your rights. Someone may open your ex-girlfriend's succession and that lawyer may reach out to you, however that lawyer does not represent you --hence the reason you should at a minimum... View More
I have plans to build a house on this land I do not know what I can legally do with their trailer. They won't answer phone calls from me. Therefore I don't know what their plans are. Wh what are my rights concerning this matter? I live in Louisiana.
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answered on Aug 21, 2023
In Louisiana, if your daughter and son-in-law have left their trailer on your property for around six months without communication, you may explore legal options. Sending them a certified letter notifying them of your intention to remove the trailer if they don't respond within a specified... View More
I donated a piece of property to my mother, in exchange for lifetime right of use. It is my understanding that I can revoke the donation if I am denied the right to use the property. She donated the property to a third-party, yet maintained usufruct. She and the new owner of the property denied my... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2023
You need to consult with a lawyer to discuss the specifics----which in this case, includes a review of the transfer/donation documents and verifying whether or not they paperwork was recorded in the public record----after this, one should be able to give you some credible information as to your... View More
Ex-husband acquired property before we were married. We terminate our community property and enter into a regime of separation of property before a lawyer and signed paperwork.. Ex-Husband signed and agreed to bargain, convey, sell, waive, and deliver property in full ownership to me. The home... View More
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answered on Aug 2, 2023
Did he execute a Deed of his interest to you? If not, he still owns an interest, which could possibly be mortgaged or executed upon.
Please they plan on doing it Monday...how can they do this
answered on Jun 18, 2023
If title to the property is not in their name, they most likely have no legal right to tear down a structure on the property. If title to the property is in your name, you likely have standing to enjoin them from tearing down the structure.
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A pastor was given the church property when the church was dissolved
answered on Jun 12, 2023
This is an example why my advice to anyone involved with the transaction of immoveable property (sale, donation, anythng)----get an attorney involved--you want it done correctly so that someone in the future does not come back and place a cloud on the title of the property. In your scenario my... View More
She already got a third of everything else, bank accounts investment and house
I told him I would but changed my mind after finding she’s already dating. She 36 and he was 83. No doubt why she got with him
I sent her a text about receiving a check and that I was sending it. But... View More
answered on May 30, 2023
More information is needed on this but unless you are legally obligated and/or required to give an amount to your dad's girlfriend, then you do not have to do so. If yoou are uncertain, consider talking to your lawyer in the lawsuit in which you are receiving a check, or if you are not... View More
The son never did succession and has now passed. Who would the property belong to? Would succession have to be done on my nephew if he didn’t have any possessions? Neither had a Will so I am depending on succession laws of Louisiana. There are no debts associated. It is a clear title.
answered on May 5, 2023
If the son was alive, when his father passed, then, the son is the rightful owner, by LA intestacy law (no Will) as to his father's property. But, if the son has now also passed, then, you have to look at whether the son had children of his own, any other sibling, or descendants from those... View More
The son never did succession and has now passed. Who would the property belong to? Would succession have to be done on my nephew if he didn’t have any possessions?
answered on May 5, 2023
It is hightly recommended that you consult a succession lawyer in your are to discuss the specifics of this situation, including whether the best way to proceed in this matter. Also, in reading your post, it is not clear if there is a will for either deceased person or you are relying upon the... View More
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