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answered on Feb 10, 2012
You will want to hire with a real estate attorney immediately. The answer is probably no, but the attorney may be able to look back at the foreclosure documents to see what is there in case there was an error. The consultation and research shouldn't run more than $500.
answered on Feb 22, 2012
Yes. You can do that. However, determining the best method to accomplish that, including surveys, deeds, taxes, and other documents, and determining whether any local zoning issues might be involved can only be adequately addressed by an attorney hired to assist you in the process.
answered on Feb 22, 2012
Generally, one cannot acquire title to federal land by adverse possession as one would under 'normal' adverse possession law. However, there is, in my opinion, a little known law named the Color of Title Act, which establishes a procedure by which an individual may be able to obtain... View More 
answered on Feb 22, 2012
Generally, in Wisconsin, there is no material difference between joint tenants and joint tenants with rights of survivorship. There can be a material difference, depending on the wording, if the parties are husband and wife. Whenever property rights are involved, especially as between husband and... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2012
The following format is required by Wisconsin Statutes for Powers of Attorney created under Ch. 244.
.... (principal's name) by .... (your signature) as agent.
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