Leaves his daughter my stepdaughter as the executor of the will and power of attorney. He was the only source of our income for the last 18 years. It's sad anytime that the children if needed To sell they can. He was angry with me at the time he wrote it. Do I have Any rights Or can she sell... Read more »
I recommend that you immediately retain the services of a probate attorney to obtain legal advice about this matter. A probate attorney can advise you of your rights after reviewing the pertinent documents and facts related to your particular situation. In Georgia, a surviving spouse may be... Read more »
She had no will
The answer depends on whether the house was owned by them as joint tenants with survivorship or as tenants in common. If owned by them as joint tenants with survivorship, her interest would have passed to the co-owner. If it was owned by them as tenants in common, her interest would pass to her... Read more »
Bought home 7 yrs ago. She moved into an apartment 4 months ago. I have been doing ALL the upkeep and paying mortgage/bills on my own. Not divorced yet but will be. Trial may start soon.
You need to consult with a Georgia real estate or divorce lawyer. Most states have some form of "homestead" right. This means that when a married couple live together in a home that one or both of them owns, both spouses have a homestead interest in the residence even if they do not own... Read more »
You can tell it was broken from their side due to the spreading of dirt from an in ground pool being installed. Their yard is at least 6 inches taller than mine.
What is your economic harm, in this case? Did their claims cost you your job? Or, is it just the fence repair?
Sounds like fence repair, to me. Sue them in small claims court, for the fence costs. The judgement will prove who was telling the truth.
For sale in Morrow Georgia what legal advice will you give me I have 5 kids and just received this letter from the sheriff office on my door when someone purchase the house at the auction do I have time to look for another place for me and my five kids least 30 to 90 days to be exact
Wow, what a mess. The answer is that you will need to deal with the new owner, which may be the bank. But, whoever buys the home has the right to evict you, so try to locate and speak to that person about your dilemma. You may be permitted, at least in the short term, to pay rent and stay a while.... Read more »
Husband who is Georgia resident signed contract to sell land in Alabama which he co-owned with his sister as tenants in common. Husband died 5 days before closing. Does the spouse or administrator have to complete the sale so the funds go into the estate? Or can spouse let Contract expire with... Read more »
Generally, under Georgia law, the estate would be liable for the obligations of the deceased party to the contract (unless the contract provided otherwise). I do not know whether Alabama law is the same on this issue, although I suspect that it is. I recommend that the person who would be the... Read more »
My uncle cliff took everything and im wanting to know about his property or if Thire was a will
I assume your father has passed away. If so, you are an heir to your grandfather’s estate and have a right to ask the Brantley County probate court to open an estate for your grandfather. You (and your siblings) stand as equals to your uncle. DO not sign anything documents without first... Read more »
My Section 8 tenant died(not in the house) and Atlanta Housing Authority closed the contract, issuing notice that they not responsible after 03/31/2016. The son (caregiver) agreed to move but his brother (not on the lease) had moved into the property and is countersueing my dispossessory action... Read more »
Your lawyer could file an equitable remedies type of civil case against the freeloader, and a motion to have the person who is clearly trespassing PAY a monthly amount, or lump sum amount into court, to cover your estimated lost rental value, in the event the case goes against him. This would be a... Read more »
We just paid our rent. They said it went to the homeowner ad we couldn't get it back. We meet with Magnolia Rental at 12 today. We have only been here 5 months. Please Help!!!! We also got 2 foreclosure notices in the mail in the past 2 weeks ad we turned those into Magnolia ad asked about... Read more »
You should call the District Attorney, about possible Fraud charges against the owner. He took your money, already knowing that he was not able to pay the bank. Cannot assist you to stay in the property, if he no longer is the owner.
You will need to contact a Georgia probate lawyer to begin either an original probate proceeding or an ancillary proceeding in Georgia (ancillary to a Tennessee probate case, if one has been commenced). The Georgia lawyer may be able to get you appointed, depending on your relationship to the... Read more »
In Georgia, if a power of attorney was signed by the principal and witnessed by only a notary public and not a second witness, it would not be valid for a real estate transaction.
All 3 listed on deed are deceased. Would property go to there brother? Or does it matter how title reads. Owner of property had no children.
The answer depends on whether the property was owned by the co-owners as joint tenants with right of survivorship or as tenants in common. Whether it was owned by the co-owners as joint tenants with right of survivorship or as tenants in common depends on the language in the deed. I recommend... Read more »
My aunt owned house. Has no children. When she got sick. Her older sister started handling her finances. Including adding her and her husbands name to the deed of property. Now all three have pasted away. My cousin currently lives there free. My father is there brother. He was originally... Read more »
You indicate that you aunt (i.e., the older sister) added the names of her and her husband to the property. If by this, you mean that your aunt who owned the property executed a deed creating a joint tenancy with survivorship with her, her older sister, and the older sister's husband, then on... Read more »
I need to know what kind of lawyer I should contact. I was in a long-term (2006- 2016), cohabiting relationship. I also worked for 5 years at my ex’s office. He was a doctor. We were in a committed relationship. He provided a good life, was very busy on his own, and maintaining our household... Read more »
A family law attorney can help you with this. You can file a partition of property in order to get what you are owed from the house and your belongings.
I have lived in house and paid mortgage for 7 years which is still in parents name. I want to add my name to county property tax to be able to claim homestead extension.
You would need to have the property transferred to you for you to be able to claim the homestead exemption. The security deed may prohibit a transfer of the property without the lender's approval. You should consult with an attorney before undertaking to have the property transferred to you,... Read more »
Name. Part of the property was rights of suviorship but there is a small portion that is the entrance to the property that was solely in His name? Does she have to have my and my siblings signature to sale?
The simple answer is that if you own a piece of the property, you will be required to sign a deed to give up your ownership rights. If the land is still in your father's name, then an estate will probably have to be opened to transfer the land from his name into the name of his spouse at the... Read more »
without beneficiary knowledge of?
I assume you mean that the will grants the executor the power to sell property without court approval, or incorporates the statutory powers. Without such power, an executor would need to petition the probate court for approval to sell the house. Assuming that the executor has been granted the... Read more »
I pay the bills as well as house note can I put the house in my name? I have one brother living and he is not contesting
The simple answer is that if your father has a mortgage on his property and you are paying it, no one can kick you out. The more complicated matter is that you cannot transfer the house into your name without opening an estate at the probate court in the county in which your father resided. You,... Read more »
I filed a modification/registration of custody in GA, ex wife claimed AL residency on military orders in GA although I found the deed to the home she purchased in GA. She now lives in LA (moved the wk of court) and is saying she cannot travel due to high risk pregnancy for court where I have now... Read more »
You may need to go to where she is and file in that jurisdiction. Courts mostly look to where the child is at for the purposes of the proper venue. That will be the surest way to get things moving and done. The downside to this is the expense. In some jurisdictions, you can ask for... Read more »
Both parties in agreement with the sale. Nothing is being contested. If we do not have the divorce decree will that hold up the sale of the property if we get a buyer?
There should be no reason at all as to why both parties in title can not agree to sell.
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