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I couldn't afford an attorney, I filed a civil case pro se. The police report was the "smoking gun" and had the facts. The judge would not allow it as evidence because it was not "certified". I contacted that police department, they are unaware of what a "certified... View More 
answered on Apr 3, 2019
Welcome to the world of civil litigation, where having a skilled trial lawyer often makes the difference between losing and winning. Teaching point: Regardless of what the official document is, "the smoking gun" notwithstanding, most courts will not allow introduction of any document... View More
A little over 2 years ago my wife & I filed bankruptcy (chapter 7) following a foreclosure. After 2 years of credit rebuilding we are now thinking of buying a town home. We now live in Ct, the foreclosure was in Fl.
answered on Feb 4, 2019
You would be well advised to answer all questions honestly to avoid fraud.
answered on Feb 4, 2019
You must absolutely fill out your application honestly. If you do not, you may be liable for fraud.
Of the deed and the mortgage because im having problems that he does not want to cooperate
answered on Jan 15, 2019
There is no way to remove a joint owner from real property without them agreeing and signing a deed to transfer it to you/your grandmother. If he will not cooperate, my advice is to consult a family law attorney to see if they can advise how it might be possible to force a division of the property... View More
I'm in a dispute with my landlord over shared metering in CT. He doesn't not provide us with a split bill, and cannot prove how much electricity we use. According to CGS § 16-262e, he should be liable to pay for the electricity. As far as I know he doesn't have a PURA certified sub... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2019
Please advise what your question is specifically in order to receive a helpful answer. Thanks!
on the assessor's card as being approx. 400 sq. ft. larger than the actual house size. Based on 12-60 are we entitled to a reimbursement of the past three years?
answered on Jan 15, 2019
Contact the town assessor's office to ask this question of the assessor. The property should be reassessed. If it was incorrect they may answer that question for you.
I recently refinanced my home and required a cosigner since I lost my job due to disability. My mother was listed on the closing documents as a borrower. On the Loan Application it states under “The title will be listed in what names: Theodore xxxxx, Elvira xxxxx. The next box states, “Manner... View More
answered on Jan 15, 2019
From the facts you've provided, it seems as though your mom is a co-borrower on the loan/mortgage but is not a co-owner of the property itself. While this is beneficial for you, it is less beneficial for your mom. I would recommend consulting with the real estate attorney that handled your... View More
It should be noted that the beneficiary - in this case, the deceased's wife, wants to rent it out. The property is in probate bc it was only in the deceased's name.
answered on Sep 24, 2018
Short answer: Yes, it is possible.
Probate can tie-up a property for a long period of time, and it may be financially impractical for the property to remain unoccupied during that time.
The court will generally appoint an estate executor or personal representative. This... View More
Our grandmother died in 2003, having previously (1988) signed a Quit-Claim Deed giving her house to my brother, reserving life use for herself. She had no assets when she passed other than the 'life use' clause; we neglected to probate her will (out of ignorance) and now cannot locate the... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2018
Unfortunately the only way to get rid of the life use is to probate your grandmother's estate. An estate tax return reflecting the full value of the property needs to be filed with the probate court and a certificate releasing the estate tax be issued and recorded. This terminates the life use... View More
She disappeared many years ago, has never paid a dime for the mortgage, utilities, taxes, insurance or repairs, and when she was found, refused to do anything. This is so unfair, and I feel really bad for him. Please help!
answered on Mar 13, 2018
If the property is in CT your friend need to speak with an attorney in that state. The laws of CT will control the situation.
my father passed away in 1976 without a will. My mother stayed with the home and raised us in.. she recently sold the home . my question is are me and my siblings entitled to any monies from her selling the house.
answered on Jan 12, 2018
The answer depends on how she owned the home. Most likely, she and your father owned the home as Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship. This would mean that both of them owned the entire interest in the property equally and entirely, so when your father died, she would have remained as the... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2017
A deed and accompanying transfer documents need to be signed, acknowledged and recorded with the county recorder’s office in fully recordable form.
All back taxes leins have been House was sold by city.
answered on Nov 14, 2017
It is not an easy process and I recommend you hire an experienced local foreclosure defense attorney to help you recover any funds you are entitled to from the foreclosure sale of your property.
The person who has a judgement lien against them sold the property 3 years before the lien was placed. Now it’s showing up 17 years after judgement lien was placed on a title search for the new owners. The new owners are told by the bank they need to pay the judgement that is on the previous... View More
answered on Oct 10, 2017
Judgment liens on real estate in Connecticut are good for twenty years. In your situation if the judgment lien was recorded three years after title was transferred than the lien is outside the chain of title and does not need to be released since it secures no interest in the real estate. Only... View More
What happens to a property in an incident of my fathers death? The property is under his name but up to this day everything (including lumpsome foenpaykent & monthly mortgage) had been paid for by me in cash (no paper trail/receipts). I am not sure if he has a will and he is also remarried.... View More
answered on Oct 5, 2017
It is important that you speak with an attorney regarding this matter. There are three main issues that you should consider.
1. Any assets that passed via a beneficiary or were jointly held will pass directly to you or whoever is listed regardless of what his will or intestate law that... View More
Thanks.
answered on Sep 8, 2017
Firstly you should consider whether you believe that you are legally entitled to the return of your deposit.
The sellers attorney requested $450 3 weeks after closing for the 160 gallons left in the tank.
answered on Aug 29, 2017
If seller provided satisfactory proof including the basis for the $450 meaning the oil company bill relied upon for price per gallon and the tank gauge shows that the oil is there yes you should pay. The omission at closing does not remove the obligation to pay. If you do not pay the seller has the... View More
Mom passed February 2016 no will courts appointed her. Courts has not received anything from her in a year I told her lawyer, her and I sent a letter to the courts she pays me out she can get the house. House is in Connecticut I'm in Florida
answered on Jul 30, 2017
To get proper advice you need to repost your question under the Connecticut as that is where the probate is located. This Connecticut law controls the situation.
I have proof I pd so I asked another attorney.and he said just sign the modification forms so now I have another 40 yrs on my mortgage that I've already pd for 12 yrs. What can I do?
answered on Jul 27, 2017
You need to sit down and consult with an attorney who focuses on Modifications and Foreclosure Defense as soon as possible. It is possible you have a case against the mortgage company for not properly applying payment. We have handled cases similar to this before against some of the larger banks.... View More
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