My husband throw me out the house because his daughter came to live with him
I was given a warranty deed with just my name when I bought my home, and a week later a Deed of Trust was made with both my name and my sister's name. I am the only one who had a pre-approval from the bank for the mortgage and I am the only one listed on the mortgage statement. I am going... View More 
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 am purchasing a property and the previous owner recently hired a contractor. I want to make sure the contractor does not file a mechanics lien on the property after we purchase it.
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.
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
Were you and your sister the remaindermen on his Deed? If not, then you probably had no title interest in the land. A promise to Will Devise is not enforceable.
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
We were told we needed to speak with an attorney to get a quit claim deed finalized because all they do is record it and it doesnt make it legal.
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answered on Sep 21, 2023
Hire a MS attorney to search the title and draft the Deed. Your Mother needs to decide exactly what she wants to do, which may involve a life estate for her, etc. Do not do this yourself.
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answered on Sep 11, 2023
Policyholder and insurance carrier can contract either way. But the remainderman is the one potentially loosing the house itself. Life tenants lose use and probably personal property. Usually life tenants pay for policy which insures both estate holders.
We keep the road, trim the bushes and mow the yard.
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answered on Aug 2, 2023
You probably need to petition your County Commission, or your County Executive.
My dad passed away w/out a will. We’ve done the succession and estate is closed. We haven’t been named as owner on a deed/title. Attorney working case said there would be no deed. I want to know how I get mine and my siblings names listed on deed.
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answered on Jul 18, 2023
You might have an attorney determine heirship and record an Affidavit of Heirship as the heirs source of title. Your deceased Father cannot convey to you now.
This man has told lies about taxes and has had deed changed without my permission !
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answered on Jun 1, 2023
Hire a MS attorney to search the title and sue appropriate parties for Quiet Title. A Notice Lis Pendens might need to be issued also. You will not be able to do this yourself.
I have a deed to the house but my grandparents are saying they will take my house away.
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answered on May 1, 2023
Hire a MS attorney to search the title and determine ownership.
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answered on Apr 19, 2023
Read your Contract for a liquidated damages clause. If earnest money is involved, you may be able to keep it. Suing the would be purchaser for Specific Performance may be an option, but you must be ready to execute the Deed on the closing date at the right location. Consult with a MS attorney... View More
Can he sell or get loan against property without their consent?
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answered on Apr 10, 2023
Hire a MS attorney to search the Title and determine ownership. Husband may own it individually or as a tenant in common with children. If the latter, then a Court could still allow sale of minors' interests.
Husband. He lived there taking care of her and working from home part of time and at our home in Arkansas. MIL left house with TOD in my husband's name only because his brother had so many school loans and she didn't want "the big man" getting on his part. Apparently there is a... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2023
When your husband sells the home, the home equity line of credit will need to be paid off in order to pass free and clear title to the buyer. Yes, the gift of half of the proceeds to your husband's brother would be a taxable gift to the extent in excess of $17,000. However, there is a... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
Probate is probably not an option after 21 years. If you are not an Heir, or there is an adverse occupant, then you may not own any interest at all. Hire a MS attorney to search the title and determine heirship. Hopefully a recorded Affidavit of Heirship will give you a source of title.
answered on Feb 7, 2023
Only disabled veterans or their unremarried surviving spouses are 100% exempt from paying property tax in Mississippi. An exemption for seniors, and disabled people, is available in Mississippi, and persons over 65 can qualify for a reduction of up to $7,500 on the taxable value of their property.
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