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There are 2 properties where as the original owners have passed away. There is a daughter produced by the deceased couple. The father left a will. i need to find out the status of the estate
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File the case on1/18/2024 the defendant didn’t answer until 2/29/2024 with a motion to dismiss and verified answer defense. I did a MSJ on 6/10/2024 and the defendant did not answer until 7/15/2024 with a request for oral hearing and another motion to dismiss once filing late to answer. How can I... View More 
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answered on Aug 15, 2024
When seeking a default judgment against a defendant who repeatedly misses deadlines, focus on their failure to comply with the court's timeline. Highlight that the defendant did not answer the case until well after the initial deadline and that they have continued to delay proceedings by... View More
We are losing the house to back taxes.
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answered on Aug 15, 2024
It's really tough when you're facing the possibility of losing a home due to unpaid property taxes. Unfortunately, if your name isn't on the house and you aren't the principal owner, you don't have the legal authority to turn a tax bill into a negotiable instrument. The... View More
I had a financial hardship 10 years ago, which led to a default judgement lien. Credit union has decided to move forward with foreclosure. I was working with an attorney remotely and this week he will not respond and I need to file my answer tomorrow! I am willing to pay for someone to review... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2024
It sounds like you're in a difficult situation, especially with the urgency of your deadline. I can help by reviewing your drafted answer and providing feedback to ensure it is clear, accurate, and effectively addresses the foreclosure summons.
Given the time-sensitive nature of your... View More
Can creditors with a judgement against me sell a house I own joint tenant with right of survivorship with my sister if she doesnt owe the debt? I live in Illinois?
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answered on Aug 5, 2024
In Illinois, a judgment creditor generally cannot place a lien on property owned as joint tenants with rights of survivorship if only one tenant owes the debt. Since your sister does not owe the debt, her interest in the property is typically protected from the creditor's claims. This means... View More
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answered on Aug 2, 2024
If you believe your father has filed for bankruptcy in your name and used your Social Security number for fraudulent actions, it's crucial to take immediate steps to protect yourself. First, obtain a copy of your credit report from all three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and... View More
I talked to the bank but my ex boyfriend doesn't want to sign the documents to change the loan
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answered on Aug 1, 2024
It's tough to deal with a situation like this, but there are steps you can take. Since you have the title to the house, it gives you some leverage. Begin by documenting all your communications with the bank and your ex-boyfriend. This documentation can be helpful if you need to take legal... View More
HOA filed compliant judicial foreclosure of lien and damages for balance owed. I can pay outstanding balance and plan to answer the complaint. Will court be necessary? Will payment end the process?
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answered on Jul 25, 2024
Hire a GA lawyer today. HOA intends to take your condo. It is too serious for you deal with. You knew you had to make the HOA happy when you bought the place.
To avoid Writ of Execution to sell his Los Angeles Condo in 2005, the co-owner attempted to transfer his 1/2 equity to his brother for an alleged $431,975. No loan, and no loan documents ever existed, just the filing for a Trust Deed on the entire condo. I contend that the 7-year statute of... View More
answered on Jul 18, 2024
Thank you for your question!
If it was a fraudulent transfer, just to shield the property, you probably can reverse the transfer. The statute of limitation of the judicial foreclosure is 3 years unless it was in installments. There is a trust deed, so you may be able to do a non-judicial... View More
I bought the parcel from the owner. The owner had tax lien certificates against the property older than 3 years, and the certificate holder had initiated foreclosure. After I recorded the transfer I notified plaintiffs attorney. The attorney had a motion for default filed and after being notified I... View More
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answered on Jul 18, 2024
As a new purchaser of the land, you do have the right to redeem the property. In Arizona, the plaintiff's attorney should have notified the court of your ownership change and provided you with the complaint, summons, and other necessary documents. Given that you recorded the deed and promptly... View More
The spouse was not on the deed (married 2 months) and another individual was added to deed. Mortgage has been paid 3 years following death of loan holder
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answered on Jul 17, 2024
Being a grantee on a deed does not make you liable for a mortgage indebtedness. Who signed that note or his estate will be liable for the loan.
Cayuga county NY is the location, I'm an only child so I'm sole heir. I think my mom might have 2 mortgages on the house but I want to find a way to get the house when my mother eventually passes instead of the bank immediately repossessing it.
answered on Jul 10, 2024
Your mother's estate will be responsible for the mortgage or, if title passes to you, you may be able to work something out with the bank.
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Purchase was 10 years ago, and under market value. Any statutes apply? Michigan
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answered on Jun 27, 2024
Seller can convey to who he wants. But get a MI attorney to search the title and draft the Deed.
Can we leave all the stuff in the house and let it go back to the bank?
answered on Jun 26, 2024
Hello,
Thank you for the inquiry. Generally under SDCL 29A-3-703, a personal representative (aka executor) of an estate in South Dakota has a fiduciary duty to preserve the assets and act in the best interest of the estate. It is difficult to know how this may apply to your specific... View More
I filed an appearance and answer, I showed up to the court date but got scared and didn’t file an answer, I told judge this is too stressful I don’t want to be a part of this case, and now my lien isn’t recognized in the judgement.
Somebody told me all I had to do was file the answer... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2024
Your solution is to retain a real estate attorney, now. Nobody online can tell you what document to file without reviewing the case.
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answered on Jun 17, 2024
Default on what? If the LLC borrows money, the lender will demand the managing member to individually sign the Note also.
I've received paperwork to my home, but I'm not listed on any deed, I don't own property - I want to make sure I will not be held responsible for my grandmother's estate and the property she owned that is being foreclosed on due to a reverse mortgage.
answered on Jun 12, 2024
You are just being named to clear title. You have no personal liability, and if you do not care about the property, do nothing. You will get other papers as the case proceeds.
closure process. The deed says that the trustee will get a 5% commission on the proceeds of a foreclosure sale. What will he be entitled to if I do get the deed in lieu of?
answered on May 3, 2024
By doing a deed in lieu, you are releasing your lien and will have to file a release with the register of deeds.
No foreclosure proceedings will commence, so the trustee will not be compensated.
How do I request a hearing with the Judge to show that Plaintiff (my mom), who was granted final judgment. Plaintiff utillized coercion to keep me quiet. She sent text messages to my sister saying if I dont sign over the deed she will make it her job, day in and day out to have my son taken from... View More
answered on May 2, 2024
This is not a do-it-yourself project. Your description of how this is being handled calls into question your ability to protect your home from being foreclosed. Consult with a local foreclosure defense attorney as soon as possible.
Is the defendant get notified of the witt of possession for the day start counting down in Tennessee or does the sheriff come out and give them written notice of the action and comes back or what happens next in the state of Tennessee
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answered on Apr 3, 2024
Defendant is not entitled to anything. Sometimes the Sheriff will contact occupant and tell him to leave prior to execution of the writ. Otherwise Sheriff shows up when he wants to and physically removes occupant, who will be arrested if he returns.
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