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answered on Nov 13, 2024
If the parties are exactly the same person, then the deed may be a nullity and convey nothing. But a verbatim reading of the entire instrument is required. And does the deed affect you or someone else? If so, a quiet title action may be in order.
My father passed away a year ago and I have been bothered by his siblings to move from the place my father and I made our home. I took care of my father before he passed and I'm struggling right now, but his family keeps being pushy. I currently have no vehicle, nor do I have any extra money... View More 
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answered on Oct 4, 2024
Establishing a family cemetery on your property in Walthall County, Mississippi, may offer certain tax benefits, but it doesn't automatically make the land fully tax-exempt. The exemption typically depends on how the property is used and whether it meets specific criteria set by local and... View More
The daughter says that the IRS will not let her do anything with the house (sell, rent, fix up, etc). She says the IRS told her that she's allowed to stay there a few times during the week, but if a family member or friend wants to stay the night or a wknd, she would have to be present the... View More
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answered on Sep 1, 2024
The Federal Tax Lien is a legal tool the IRS uses to help secure and enable tax collection. Liens and other "security instruments" direct third parties to first use any proceeds (cash) from transactions to satisfy (pay-off) the associated debt.
However, not all lens are... View More
Seller is doing all paperwork not using a realtor. Both trying to save on cost.
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
If you do not get a deed when you pay $ 15K, do not execute this transaction. Do not use a contract for deed, as it is only a lease with an option to purchase (which he will refuse and evict you). Getting a deed and giving a note secured by a deed of trust would suffice. Hire a MS attorney to... View More
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answered on Jun 11, 2024
New owner takes subject to the rights of those in leased possession. But owner can look for any kind of lease breach, or even seek possession without a legitimate reason. Be careful and consider other leaseholds if served.
I hold the deed to the property though quit claim. The title co. stated that if I want to sell the property they will need to get deeds from the heirs. What does this mean.
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
Apparently you are not the fee owner. Others believe the heirs own as tenants in common. Hire a MS attorney to search the title and determine ownership.
I have texted reminders to him each m.onth. Property is in Lena, MS
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
If you have a Deed of Trust, then you must Foreclose. If you have a Contract(Lease With Option To Purchase), then you must sue for possession. Hire a MS attorney to handle this.
Because i still need to transfer title after filing Affadavit To Heirship(?)
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
To transfer property in Mississippi from an Administratrix Deed after someone's death with the judge's orders, you typically need to use a Quitclaim Deed or a Warranty Deed, depending on the circumstances.
First, ensure that you've filed the Affidavit of Heirship as required... View More
My uncle was shot and killed, and they tried to kill my dad and my brothers. So we had to pack up everything and leave. Our neighbors just didn’t want black neighbors at the time. This was around 1950 ,but I still have the deed.
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
Your situation is deeply troubling and highlights a painful part of history. Holding the deed to the land is significant, as it establishes a legal claim. First, you should confirm the current status of the property. This can be done by checking the latest property records in the county where the... View More
The home sits on a lake at the back of a cul de sac. The lake is accessible to those who live on it, and we are expected to pay annual dues. ($250) The HOA stated that the previous home owners did not pay dues because he stated they were remodeling the house.
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answered on Jan 8, 2024
Maybe but you should have searched the title prior to purchase. The property stands for the HOA fees, so you lose property if the encumbrance not paid.
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answered on Jan 8, 2024
As an unmarried, disabled individual over 65 owning less than an acre of land, your tax obligations depend on various factors, including the location of the property and your income. Property taxes are generally levied by local governments, and the rules can vary significantly from one jurisdiction... View More
Looking for legal advice for disruptive loud and raucous noise coming from neighbor's property in close-quarter living conditions. What practice area of law should I reach out to in order to act on this?
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answered on Jan 5, 2024
For issues related to loud and disruptive noise from a neighbor, you would typically look into attorneys practicing in the area of real estate or property law. These legal professionals often handle disputes between neighbors, including noise complaints and other nuisances.
In some cases,... View More
I completed a sale contract as a buyer with my realtor to buy a home from the seller who had a broker. In the contract I request both my sister and I to be on the warranty deed. Signing the Closing Disclosures I was the only one listed as borrower, no Co-Borrower. My Sister signed a non applicant... View More
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answered on Dec 18, 2023
The Deed of Trust has nothing to do with the Title. Somebody thinks your Sister is either a tenant in common, an occupant or a notemaker. So they required her signature also on the TD. If wrong, you should not have executed the transfer.
Surrounding land owners amended covenants with the help of an attorney to give themselves access to my land. I purchase a 36 acre lake that was included with the 90 acres I purchased from the previous owner. The previous owner allowed surrounding land owners to use the lake. When I purchased the... View More
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answered on Nov 15, 2023
You will have to hire a competent MS attorney to search the title and determine the existence of any other interests in your land. Prescriptive Use Easements may be established here. A Declaratory Judgment action against the claimants could determine they have no interests in your land, or you... View More
I have deed on property
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answered on Oct 25, 2023
If you've purchased a mobile home and the associated property in Mississippi but haven't received the title for the mobile home, there are several steps you can take. Firstly, ensure you maintain all relevant documents, including the bill of sale and the deed for the property. Continue... View More
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answered on Oct 18, 2023
In Mississippi, if one of three co-owners doesn't want to sell a jointly-owned property, you can initiate a partition action in court. This legal process can compel the sale of the property, with the proceeds distributed among the co-owners. For personalized legal advice tailored to your... View More
My father inherited 10.13 acres of land from his parents through a reserved life estate and my sister and I were to inherit the land after his death but instead without our knowledge he sold it to his sister. What rights do I have at this point and what should I do, is what he done even legal in... View More
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answered on Oct 5, 2023
I think that you have the title a little mixed up. Hire a MS attorney to search the title and then advise you of the status. He probably can sell his estate in the land.
Father in-law owns for 25 years. In 2015 I went to Georgia but I kept up the bills and maintenance of the house. He passed away in 2018 without a will. We came back in January of this year 2023. Can we claim it through adverse possession without involving her siblings because we are the ones who... View More
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answered on Sep 22, 2023
Continuous adverse possession has not occurred since you left the property for 5 years. Hopefully you have paid taxes on it for several years. Transferring title by adverse possession is usually a defense to ejectment, not a suit for you to file as plaintiff. Right now you do not have color of... View More
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