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im married going through rough spot. my other is staying with family. we are still legally married. we never filed for a legal separation or anything. i was dumb and had someone move in. now i cant get them to leave. i gave notice of quit. week after the date they are still there. they said it had... View More 
answered on Sep 10, 2024
You said it. You acted foolishly. The police are the "law enforcement" officers. If you don't want the police involved, how can you expect any assistance from the judicial system? If an eviction Order for a restraining Order is entered against the person living in your house, who... View More
We eventually want to deed it over to our son, but first need to get a deed. Thank you..
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answered on Jul 30, 2024
Unless he is an heir of the deceased deeded owner, he does not own the property. Hire an IN attorney to search the title, and probably determine heirship. An Affidavit of Heirship would then be appropriate to notice the world of who the heirs are. He then might get a deed of the other... View More
Name. Can the property be resold or what is the process to get a regular title/deed?
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
You will need an IN attorney to find out if the Sale is confirmed. Bill of Sale is not a Deed, which you need drafted with the correct derivation of title clause, and executed by the proper government official.
Or is it, if I owe a grand total of 30k in property taxes each year, I would only have to pay roughly 5k? This is Indiana Code law
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
In Indiana, under the statute 6-1.1-12-13, a property tax deduction is provided for certain individuals. If you purchase a $500,000 home, this deduction would reduce the assessed value of your property by $25,000. This means your home would be taxed as if it were valued at $475,000 instead of... View More
The head of ACC archectual control commission of HOA dislikes the overall appearance of all privacy fences and even with material and design meeting building codes and material convinces, denys.
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answered on Jun 3, 2024
In Indiana, homeowners associations (HOAs) often have significant control over property modifications, including privacy fences. Even if your fence meets all building codes and material standards, the HOA's architectural control commission (ACC) can still deny it based on aesthetic preferences... View More
was threatened by 4 cops after filing
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answered on Jun 2, 2024
Filing a quiet title complaint can potentially delay or stop an ejection if it raises valid legal questions about property ownership. The purpose of a quiet title action is to resolve disputes over property ownership, and it often involves the court determining who has rightful ownership of the... View More
My mother-in-law owns a large tract of land in Iowa with her sister. Her sister recently died, so her portion will be inherited by her 3 children. My mother-in-law wants to know the best thing she can do with her portion. She's worried if she decides to sell her property, she will be paying... View More
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answered on May 7, 2024
There are a few strategies your mother-in-law could consider to minimize tax liability on the inherited land:
1. Step-up in basis: If she holds onto the property until her death, her children will receive a "step-up" in cost basis to the fair market value at the time of her death.... View More
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
No deed is available from the Deceased. Hire an IN attorney to search the title, determine heirship and draft an Affidavit of Heirship to record. Taxes have to be paid. Hopefully no Note needs to be serviced.
by a third party/bounty hunter company?
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
The laws regarding tax sale property surplus funds and the fees that third-party companies can charge for assisting owners in claiming those funds vary by state and jurisdiction. Many states do have limits on the fees that can be charged, but the specifics differ.
For example:
1. In... View More
I’m autoimmune already now very sick, husband also now, do we have any rights to sue previous owners? Fumes are so bad since we started remodeling can’t get close to the house at all. Idk what to do or who to call. Pls help me
answered on Apr 12, 2024
Typically, a Seller may be liable if 1) it had actual knowledge of the condition, 2) it failed to disclose the condition, 3) the condition was material, and 4) the condition was hidden such that a reasonably prudent inspection of the house by the Buyer would not have revealed the condition.... View More
Pole told me that I had to fix wire from meter to house get inspected and once I have green tag to call them back so they can finish. Well after 2 tries and $100 later the inspector gave me the green tag. The wire from the meter to the transformer still needed to be fixed and the new meter... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the difficulties you've been facing with getting your electricity restored after the storm damage. Going 4-5 years without power, especially with your mother's medical needs, sounds incredibly challenging and frustrating.
It's unusual that the... View More
on then it's null and void and no liability on either party. Is the seller still somehow liable?
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answered on Mar 7, 2024
This is basic contract law. There are 3 essential elements to a contract. Offer, Acceptance and Consideration. An offer typically has a time limit and if it does not it will be based on a reasonable time. Since there is a time limit on the purchase agreement in question, the offer expires when... View More
Recently sold my property AS IS buyer cut down trees judge gave me until 15th for my stuff to be out can I sell the trees the current buyer cut down and left in the yard
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answered on Mar 7, 2024
If you sell your house "as is" you are leaving the property to the new owner the way it is with all of its flaws and conditions in conjunction with the terms of your contract of sale. Typically, if you are moving out of house, you take your personal belongings and anything else that was... View More
I found my dad in 2019 through 23 and me. He and I built a lovely relationship for four years before his death and he acknowledged me as his kin. He had no other children. He did establish A Will in 2016 leaving it for his two sisters. Unfortunately he did not update his Will to include me before... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
In Indiana, if your father did not update his will to include you before his death but acknowledged you as his child, you may have rights under the state's intestacy laws, which come into play when someone dies without a will or without including an heir in their will. Since your father had no... View More
For asset protection and Tax minimisation purposes, for rental properties in Indiana that is owned by a Series LLC (ie. Example LLC - Scenario Series) formed in Texas, should the full series entity name (ie. Example LLC - Scenario Series) be registered with Secretary of State Indiana for foreign... View More
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answered on Jan 3, 2024
In your case, dealing with a Texas Series LLC owning rental properties in Indiana, the registration with the Indiana Secretary of State (SOS) requires careful consideration. The Series LLC structure is unique in that it allows for separate series or cells within a single LLC, each with its own... View More
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answered on Dec 28, 2023
In Indiana, the status of a property as "school property" is typically determined by its legal designation and ownership, rather than its current use. If a school has been officially abandoned and is no longer owned or maintained by an educational institution, it may no longer be... View More
Father's exwife owns the property. People that live in the house pay him, not her, directly the monthly amount to cover the mortgage payment on the property and nothing more. Is this considered "rental income" and should it be reported to the IRS? If so, who's taxes should it... View More
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answered on Dec 25, 2023
In this scenario, the money received from tenants to cover the mortgage is typically considered rental income and should be reported to the IRS. The key factor isn't the amount received but rather the fact that payment is made for the use of the property.
As for whose taxes it should... View More
Can a township in Indiana require me to pay sewer fees even if I choose not to hook up to the existing sewer system because I have a working septic tank? We have received official communication regarding the fees, but we cannot afford to hook up to the new sewers.
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
In Indiana, townships or municipalities typically charge sewer fees to property owners connected to the public sewer system. These fees help cover the costs of maintaining and operating the sewer infrastructure. However, if your property is not connected to the sewer system and you continue to use... View More
My mother purchased four cemetery lots and created an unsigned list with the names of who could be buried there. Her will left everything to my father without mentioning the lots. Upon his death, he left the remaining two lots to me. The lots are registered in her name, and some relatives have... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Based on your father’s will, you likely inherited the two cemetery lots he left to you, even though your mother’s unsigned list of burial rights does not have legal authority on its own. The key issue here is the ownership of the lots, which seems to be tied to your mother’s name, but your... View More
I live in Elkhart, Indiana, and I bought a 1997 Skyline mobile home in a trailer park 9 years ago. We are trying to sell it now, but the park management has changed since our purchase. We're unable to obtain the title because the previous park owners went out of business. We have the bill of... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
To acquire the title for your mobile home in Indiana, you should first gather all the documentation you have, such as the bill of sale, proof of residence, and any correspondence related to the purchase. Since the previous park owners went out of business and are no longer available, the Indiana... View More
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