Are you sure this is a serious legal question? How would a dead person be forced to perform a contract if they cannot respond to an attempt to enforce it? Unless you wait until the decedent's family opens a probate case and then file a claim against the estate you are wasting your time.... View More

Instead of asking lawyers to advise you on important terms of a contract they have never seen, you should start by asking the landlord what happens when you want to leave early.

If you are married and your deceased spouse is the only party who signed as the borrower under a debt, including a mortgage, then you as the non-borrower are not personally liable. A secured lender, however, retains its rights which were granted by the deceased spouse pre-death, and can sell... View More

Just because the house appears to be "abandoned" does not mean that there is not a legal owner. It may be owned by a bank, and in the process of foreclosure, probate or bankruptcy. You would need to contact the owner or the owner's legal representative in order to make an offer to... View More

If your mother files Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you will be in a legally conflicted position as regards her interests in obtaining a discharge and as regards the "bankruptcy estate" created by operation of law upon filing. A Chapter 7 Trustee will be assigned to her case who has the duty and... View More

If you do not have your own legal counsel, how do you know what you’re getting yourself into?

If I understand that person who actually bought the house is the person who was eligible for a VA loan and then that person used the proceeds of that loan to buy the house. THe other two attempted to enter into some side deal that would give you ownership of the house. I assume that no one took the... View More

I assume this is an Alabama question. No. he must terminate your tenancy in writing and serve that on you.

There is no such legal requirement.

You would be entitled to inherit the house if your husband designated you as the beneficiary in his valid Last Will and Testament (or added you to the deed). If he died without a Will, then Alabama law directs that one-half of the assets in his name pass to his spouse and one-half pass to his... View More

The draft from the insurance company should come to both the owner of the property (you ) and the bank You are entitled under the divorce to the net amount. If she were to get the check and refuse to endorse it to you, you can always go to the COurt to make that happen. You might start by sending a... View More

This issue arises a lot and is usually caught by a title company when someone tries to sell a home. I cannot speak to your specific situation without seeing the deeds, but it sounds like what you are hearing is correct (even though I admit it seems terribly unfair).

When your husband... View More

An attorney cannot really provide a fee range until learning a lot more about the situation. Most attorneys would bill hourly for their work, which is a pretty fair method for all parties. It can be difficult to obtain pro bono assistance for estate matters (as there are assets), but if your... View More

Because I don't know what your contract for sale says, there is no way I can answer your question. The contract should set out that if the inspection reveals issues that should be repaired that you can get out of the deal and get your earnest money. But.... I don't know what the contract... View More

Several legal points. He can only evict you if you are a renter. If the taxes were paid by you, you simply paid taxes on behalf of the estate. Did you RENT the property from the estate or your father? If you are not a renter, his action for eviction is due to be dismissed. You need an attorney. Go... View More

Are you subject to a written lease? If so, read the lease. The duties as to fees and such things are spelled out there. If the landlord has violated the terms of the lease, you may be able to break it and move out. Take the document to an attorney and get him or her to read it carefully and explain... View More

I assume what you want to do is sell a parcel of real property to a person and finance it for the buyer. The simplest way to do this is with a Vendor's Lien Deed and a Promissory Note.

You should contact a property law attorney (preferably where the house is located) and she/he can help you figure out about the mortgage/deed issue. If they can't help you with probate matters, then you would need a probate attorney to open his estate. Best of luck!

Depends on if the check says "and," "or," or it's silent as to one of those.

The reverse mortgage lender has a security interest, or “lien,” on the real estate. You may be able to file a Ch 13 Bankruptcy case if you have an expectancy legal interest in the property as a legal heir. You would not be personally liable for the reverse mortgage if you simply surrendered... View More