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Ex-husb now on deathbed. What happens to house with wife's name on loan when he dies?
answered on Sep 18, 2017
It will belong to his estate.
The estate will sell house and pay off loan.
Is there anything I can do? The broker didn't even ask if I was ok or offered to help me with medical atention
answered on Sep 13, 2017
Unfortunately, it's hard to give you meaningful advice without more information. Are you a realtor? What exactly caused your fall? How serious are your injuries? Feel free to contact me at the office if you'd like to discuss your specific situation in detail. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!
I remain in the same unit. Rent has been paid up-to-date. Can I be given a 30-day notice or do I have an implied one-year lease?
answered on Sep 13, 2017
Read the lease to see if it renews.
If not, you are renting month to month.
Either party can give 30 day notice to terminate rental agreement.
My landdlord gave me a typed 30 days eviction notice. In our rental agreement it says "the tenant or landlord may terminate this lease by a 30 day notice". Its not hand written. Its not court ordered. And its not from a cop. Therefore, I plan to wsit the 30 days and not,move out. She will... View More 
answered on Sep 9, 2017
It was not an eviction notice.
It was a termination of rental agreement notice.
If you do not leave, then landlord will have to file a lawsuit to evict you.
my husband and his kids went and wrote up a will saying i was to sale everything and split it with his kids the place we own is in my name can this happen his will was only written up by his daughter since we are married can he do this ?
answered on Sep 7, 2017
When he dies the only thing in issue will be the stuff that was in his name alone when he died.
Your house is in your name and has nothing to do with his estate.
You as widow will get $20,000 off the top.
No matter what his will says, you will get one-half of the rest.... View More
We have owned the property for 1.5 yrs. Realtor said retaining wall not ours, but not in writing. No property lines are marked. Lady is threatening to sue. In our small town, lines are vague at best. We specifically asked about the wall when looking at the property, being we were not liable, we... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2017
You can obtain a survey of the property, and consult with a real estate attorney to determine the best manner in which to move forward. A real estate attorney can also search public records and attempt to work a deal out with the neighbor, depending on the results of the survey/record search.
My mother passed away in 2012, my father in 2010. They left their real estate property to me, but since it was underwater I didn't accept ownership. Mailed the keys and a letter stating i was not executor to the mortgage company. Now, years later, the city has summoned me to court to state... View More
answered on Sep 2, 2017
How did the city tie your name to the property.
That will provide the answer.
Also, what would an heir need from an executor to take over said mortgage?
answered on Aug 24, 2017
Do you mean deed the house.
Anyone can make the mortgage payments. The bank doesn't care where the money comes from.
It's commercial
answered on Aug 22, 2017
This depends on what kind of "cases". Since you ask under "real estate law", I am wondering if you mean residential real estate closings, in which case the answer is yes.
Can you create a document for such a partnership, what would be fee.
answered on Aug 22, 2017
Our office charges on an hourly basis.
It is best to hire a local lawyer.
Both are family members, one claims since he is managing he deserves to have all rents collected.. I disagree both should have access to bank account and other details of property and share of income generated . What can be done to ensure that both gets fair share. Also to avoid family drama is... View More
answered on Aug 22, 2017
This is a partnership.
Either parties work out in writing what each will do and how much each will get
or
Break up partnership by one buying out the other or just sell it and divide up the money.
Our house is older on a main street in town. The person called and asked if they can come in and track a water line we said sure they drilled small hole and filled, but today they came out after me and wife left for work no warning and completely tore up 3/4 of our driveway as well as messed up... View More
answered on Aug 16, 2017
Usually the cities provide the water.
Is it a private water company.
There are rules as to what can be done if the water lines have a problem.
If it is the city, check with them as to what they plan to do.
CLTC filed deeds in trust on 2 possible 3 properties that had clear titles, no liens or mortgages on them. 1 is estimated at $480,000. Mom died 2010 dad 1994. They were dated 1-27-2014 and recorded 8-31-2015. How is my sister getting away with this. Yes I know that I need an attorney but I... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2017
The point of putting properties in trust is to avoid probate.
Once they were deeded to the trust, the trust spells out what happens.
The Trustee will carry out the trust instructions.
My biological Mother passed away first without a will. The property was in her name only. My step-father passed while I was overseas. My half-Sister, 2 Half-Brothers went to a lawyer thinking that they could get everything and have me sign papers giving everything to my younger Half-Sister. I... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2017
The house belongs to the mother. It will continue to belong to her until someone is authorized to sign her name to a deed.
Her heirs are her spouse and children.
Since husband was alive at time of her death, he gets one-half and children divide the other.
The husband's... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2017
Condo belongs to the trust not you.
In the trust you can name him as the recipient of the house on your death.
Or, you can take it out of the trust and have the trust deed it to the two of you as joint tenants.
You may want to check with the lender and condo association to... View More
I am looking into purchasing an investment property with cash received from a hard money lender (Keystone Funding Network) who funds 100% of the sale, fees, and rehab upon approval; however, an offer must be accepted by the seller before getting approval on the sale and contract. Per the guidelines... View More
answered on Aug 1, 2017
The earnest money is to insure that the buyer follows through or loses the money.
If it's going to be paid at closing, what's the point.
Our next door neighbors have let the house go, they have not lived in it for 2 years. Looks like they are getting ready to sell it or short sale it. We have been cutting his yard and rescued his boat and dock from floating away in the flood. The neighbor just flew in today and stopped at his house... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2017
Lien for what?
He didn't you to do anything for him.
If the property was unsightly you should have reported it and the authorities may have cited it.
answered on Jul 25, 2017
Mortgage has to be paid before the lender will release mortgage.
Sometimes, lender will take the purchase price and have the seller sign a note for the balance.
Sometimes they call it even.
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