Can they take our home, business, or bank accounts? Please help! Which state’s laws apply in this case?

answered on Feb 22, 2023
I am not licensed in Illinois or Texas, but in general:
1. Illinois law applies to the foreclosure. If there is a money deficiency or judgment that you are personally liable for, the judgment will be entered in Illinois.
2. The judgment creditor, if it intends to execute on the... Read more »
What do I need do do to get this unpaid mortgage realeased

answered on Jan 9, 2023
In Texas, the common practice is to use a deed of trust to secure a mortgage loan. The deed of trust must be sign by the homeowner which, in this case, is you.
If you did not sign the deed of trust and someone forged your signature, you should file a declaratory judgment action asking the... Read more »
I just wanted to clear up what I was asking. His bankruptcy is not yet approved and trustee is recommending it not be granted due to lack of income because he has not submitted the documents she asked for yet. (Schedule C, 3-months P&L, and complete tax return. I log on to Pacer at least once a... Read more »

answered on Dec 18, 2022
Yes. You can file your own response to the trustee but you are pretty much protected either way.
Can I file a suit pro se?

answered on Oct 25, 2022
If the roofing contractor has properly fixed a lien against the homestead as provided in Chapter 53 of the Texas Property Code, yes the roofer can judicially foreclose on the lien.
From an auction bidder's perspective, do each of these types of real estate tax foreclosure types (for example EOS, EXE, Sale, resale, PLURIES) have the same redemption period?
I'm referring to the auctions from the Tax Code from Chapter 34. TAX SALES AND REDEMPTION, from the... Read more »

answered on Oct 2, 2022
If your question is looking for a "redemption" period after a f/c sale. There is none! Once it is sold at foreclosure, it is the property of the buyer, 100% in fee simple. While there may be some other legal issues of the property you buy at a f/c sale, it is a different legal process,... Read more »
Bank and mortgage company were notified of her passing, and were accepting payment from me. Then property was foreclosed and sold with no notification, until after the sale...

answered on Sep 10, 2022
If you still have possession of the house/property, you can file in court for an injunction and stop the foreclosure. If you have left, you would have a very hard time getting back possession. Notice is a key part of any foreclosure. This would also be helped if you had the property put through... Read more »
The hearing via Zoom had connection problems and was placed in waiting court claiming prior case running over time and would be called back in upon completion. After waiting 4 hours and several calls to check status and remain waiting 4 hours later I was informed the hearing was over they proceeded... Read more »

answered on Sep 1, 2022
If this was a final hearing (trial), you have a limited time within which to file a properly drafted verified motion for new trial and to obtain a written ruling from the court on such motion. There are many technical aspects to such a motion, so you need a competent attorney experienced in... Read more »
I have a past due ( 3 years) mortgage and due to pandemic ( lost job and parents hospitalized) could not able to pay . I have tried several time to modify the past due also requested for payment option. each proposal they turn down and send me a demand letter for full past due . Now i received a... Read more »

answered on Apr 12, 2022
I have practiced in Texas and in Texas foreclosure is by "post and sell"--May 3 is the first Tuesday of the month which is foreclosure auction day. .That is contrasted to states like Florida where I practice now where is called a "Strict Foreclosure" state. That means that you... Read more »
They refused to remove the lien . The AG over charged me for child support, financially crippling me , I had to get property tax loans , this went on for 10 years .. My way out was to refinance my house , but because of this fraudulent lien I was unable to refinance.. I’ve gotten the run around... Read more »
The house would go to his children when they are old enough or we can sell. Financially things got bad. That's when I contacted Christian Consultants of Texas. So the process was started. Some employees came to the house and took pictures of inside and outside and another employee came by... Read more »

answered on Feb 5, 2022
I am not sure what the question is.
If you want to reverse the transaction, you will have to sue, and fast. Fraud usually has a one-year statute of limitations within which you must sue the offending person or company.
Please go see a lawyer ASAP!

answered on Nov 3, 2021
The bank likely received an order from the court lifting the automatic stay to proceed with the foreclosure. This is not uncommon and they can do this for various reasons - no equity, no adequate assurance, you haven't been paying the mortgage post petition... etc. Take a look at your... Read more »
I just want to be able to have a place to lay my head I don't need a lot I don't care if I have to go without electricity or water this is all I have left of my family is this house all my family's deceased I've either buried or cremated 98% of my family in the last 10 years I... Read more »

answered on Aug 9, 2021
It sounds like you are having difficulty paying the mortgage and are trying to avoid foreclosure. A quit claim deed won't help in that situation (it doesn't even convey the land in Texas, and should virtually never be used).
An adverse possession claim is a way of acquiring... Read more »
I recently discovered my single dad, whom has a mortgage, deeded the house to me and his name is no longer on the deed. He is still paying the mortgage. If he defaults on his loan can the bank foreclose on the house, or will any of this ruin my credit in any way? Would he be able to refinance or... Read more »

answered on Apr 9, 2021
You have taken title subject to the mortgage. It is his debt as the notemaker, but the real property stands as secured collateral. The lender can always foreclose if the note is not paid or other terms are not met. It is not your debt.
My father and I had lived in this home since I was 6 years old. He got married in 2014 and he was renting to own the home. when the payments were completed they put the house in my step moms name and now my father has passed away. I called the tax office and they are not listing me or my brothers... Read more »

answered on Mar 3, 2021
Hire a local probate attorney to file an application for succession.
Are those agencies reputable? I'm her only surviving family member, both our parents are deceased. I find nothing noted in our County's surplus listings, nor state listings. How can I verify if there is actual funds? And, do I need to go through the agency who contacted me, or an attorney?

answered on Dec 24, 2020
This is most likely a scam. If there were surplus funds from any source (even a utility deposit) they would, in good time, be deposited with the state comptroller. They could not be accessed until then.
I dont understand this the more I send to clear title on mortgage loan the boa sends to clerks to submit against me and there adding to what is already documented! Bexar County Clerks are allowing add ons and extension, refinance documents to be added to records already there. How is this happening... Read more »

answered on Dec 18, 2020
It appears that you need a competent Texas attorney to conduct a title search. Then with your belated Release, he should be able to discern how to properly clear your Title. The Release probably only affects some of your recorded instruments, and you may need more Releases.
I had a case in the court, but the person litigated in another court, and was awarded his request. I filed an appeal. Then had a TI schedule, in the TI one attorney post fraud. I filed for bankruptcy, the Judge in the BK ruptcy court heard the case and overturned the lower court finding. As it was... Read more »

answered on Nov 23, 2020
Sorry, this is a complex fact situation which appears to involve at least 3 different matters. No helpful comments can be made without reviewing the status of the underlying cases. If there is currently a Motion for Summary Judgment filed against you in the Counterclaim, you need to make sure... Read more »
My uncle ended up racking up $27,000 worth of back taxes and so the bank foreclosed on the home and was no will accordingmy cousin whose father has passed away revieved a part of the money that was left after the taxes were paid and the rest was split between my father,uncle and cousin (whos father... Read more »

answered on Nov 15, 2020
If your father sexually "molested" you as a child, you may be able to sue him for for sexual assault. This depends on how old you were when the molestation occurred and how old you are now. There are civil statutes of limitation on suits of this nature which may prevent your suing him for... Read more »

answered on Sep 26, 2020
Are you on the deed? Have you filed to probate your husband's estate? Federal law prohibits a lender from foreclosing for six months after a court appoints someone to settle the estate.
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