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My mother & I co-signed to buy our home 7 yrs ago. My mother went into a home. Family member got POA on my mom, wrongfully 4 day evicted (not court ordered) me and disabled adult brother. They sold our home and 3 months later I found papers on agreement with my signature under my mom's on... View More 
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answered on Mar 9, 2024
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother and the incredibly difficult situation you're in with your family member and home. Losing your mother is heartbreaking enough, let alone having a relative use a power of attorney to evict you and sell the house out from under you with no notice.... View More
I co owned 4 acres of property in Missouri with another person that person recently died in the property came on his son has been saying all the property refuses to leave
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answered on Mar 5, 2024
If the Decedent's heirs are on the property, you cannot sue a tenant in common for possession. They will have the same rights as you. However hire a MO attorney to file an action for Partition. Either all TICs will get paid out, or you might buy the other's interests out and have... View More
My wife left me over a year ago and moved in with her mother. She has all her mail forwarded to her mothers address where she lives. I am trying to sell my home where do I stand legally? We are still legally married, can she fight me on selling the house?
answered on Feb 22, 2024
The short answer is that your wife's signature will be necessary to sell the house. Depending on the circumstances, she may or may not be entitled to "block" you from selling the house, but her signature will be necessary because of your marital status.
In the Trust document the Grantor lists a real estate property with the title shown under the name of her single owner LLC, with the intention that real estate property, on her death, would be inherited by me and my brother, who is now Successor Trustee. Title was, and to date, has never changed... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
Hire a competent MO attorney to search the title and draft the deed out of the LLC. He will have to abide by MO LLC Statutes and probably have all successors in interest of the LLC convey as grantors as well as the Successor Trustee, which must have precise language to be enforceable. Make sure... View More
My divorce was final in April last year and my ex refuses to see if she would qualify fopr a loan assumption even though I am willing to pay for it. SInce I had to sign the deed over to her, I want my name off the mortgage so my debt to income ratio will come down. Can I take her back to court to... View More
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answered on Jan 31, 2024
Read your Court Decree. If the mortgage is not addressed then you have no leverage to force her to refinance. If you deeded it to her then you own nothing and have no right to a partition sale. However you are still obligated on the note.
Life tenant moved out. One remainderman wants to own property without life estate in place by paying half value to other remainderman.
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answered on Jan 10, 2024
Non possession by life tenant rarely terminates the life estate. So neither remainder has vested in possession under a normal life estate/ remainder deed. The would be fee owner needs to get deeds from both the life tenant and the other remainderman, probably for agreed monies. A partition... View More
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answered on Jan 12, 2024
In real estate transactions, a deed is the essential document you need to prove ownership of land. A deed is a legal document that transfers property from one party to another and is recorded with the local government, usually at the county level. This recording provides public notice of your... View More
I paid $18,000 for my house and 2011 then I pulled a building permit in 2011 the same day I interned started working on my house I'm still working on my house my understanding is the building permit stops the value from increasing until an inspection is called for when I am done with... View More
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answered on Dec 30, 2023
In your situation, dealing with property valuation and taxation in Jackson County, Missouri, there are several key points to consider.
Firstly, the link between a building permit and property valuation can vary. Typically, a building permit itself doesn't freeze the value of a property... View More
My father in law’s house was left to my wife and her two siblings in a beneficiary deed. Her brother had a judgement that attached to the house and we have bought out their interest. Is there anything we can do to remove the lien without him paying the judgment? It’s 16 years old so I’m... View More
answered on Dec 11, 2023
Maybe. Hire an attorney to review the docket to determine whether the judgment has been revived.
Certain home owners were opposed to the new developer of the subdivision building lower valued houses. A law suit stopped the developer and now they (developer) is penalizing ONLY these home owners with astronomical assessments in order to recoup the money for lawyers fees during the law suit.
answered on Dec 3, 2023
Without knowing more, it’s hard to answer your question. For example, does the lease even require a letter advising of a breach as a precondition for filing suit.
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answered on Dec 5, 2023
It does not make it invalid, but it is still only a lease with option to purchase. It is not a deed.
They think they on the garage because I did not record my deed and they did but my contract is 10 days prior to theirs with a signed Witnesses two of them and also a notary public
answered on Dec 3, 2023
If you didn’t record the document then the new purchaser was not on notice. I therefore think you’d lose in court.
happen if one of the siblings will not agree to divide it up or pick their part? We are all elderly and need this taken care of quickly. Thank you
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
A Sale For Partition action will need to be filed. Hire a competent MO attorney.
Can they assume the mortgage if they find a way to make the payments?
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answered on Nov 27, 2023
If the note is not paid, foreclosure will occur. Most mortgages/deeds of trust contain due on sale clauses which prevent a transfer without the lender's consent. Children will need to request to be on the note and also pay taxes/insurance. With a will, probate will be necessary.
and breach of contract i had a lawyer but they say now they don't have the manpower to go to court so i need a lawyer that will
answered on Nov 16, 2023
A Missouri attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You're seeking an attorney. Attorneys here can't offer their services, but you could supplement your online searches with the "Find a Lawyer" tab above, as well as attorney referral sections of... View More
Who handles sueing someone that sold my mobilehome without my permission an possibly criminal charges in california. Can you please give me some info on who can help me.
answered on Sep 26, 2023
You should contact a legal aid clinic in or near the county where you would like to file your lawsuit. For a variety of reasons, lawyers who provide pro bono services typically volunteer a few hours of time through their local legal aid clinics. The clinic staff screen clients to insure they are... View More
Our building changed owners in June. The new owner has refused to provide a new one year lease, keeping us on mo-mo tenancy. Is this legal? It's uncomfortable knowing he can kick us out with 30 days notice. He has done some work in the building and now the unit type we moved into 18 months... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2023
I suggest you hire a local attorney to review the prior lease and see how if affects the situation. In general, a landlord is not required to renew a lease, but it's unclear from your post whether the prior lease expired.
My girlfriend and I are moving to St Louis Missouri. On 07/10/23 we signed lease for a year with an apartment building starting 08/26/23. On 08/17/23, we called the building to confirm the details of the move, but the building manager informed us that unfortunately due to a mistake, our room will... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2023
It’s not a matter of breaking any law but rather of breaching the lease, a contract. You may sue for breach of contract to recover actual damages or for injunctive relief.
He is trying to build a driveway through our property across our property line and part of our driveway Then he claims we have to move a shed 6 feet back from his property line we live out side city limits he is being a real jerk. I read the shed only has to be 2 feet from the side of the property... View More
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answered on Aug 7, 2023
Hire a competent MO attorney now to file suit for a Boundary Dispute, Restraining Order, and damages. Both titles must be searched and you will need a Surveyor to testify to the boundary.
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