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My Eldercare attorney has told me I should do a one percent deed with my elderly father.
answered on Jun 18, 2024
Sounds like they are suggesting a life estate in the property be given up your father (which means he owns and remains in the property until he passes), with the remainder to you as her. Once your father passes, full ownership would vest in you.
I did not say anything when he was in his backyard after the incident. I know he turned off my sprinkler. Do I have a case? Can I call 911?
answered on Jun 14, 2024
No case. No damages. No 911. Maybe just move sprinkler back so as to not hit fence.
If my property line has a tree that is partially in my yard and my neighbors yard and one party wants to hire an arborist to inspect it, am I required to help pay even if I do not want to hire an arborist to inspect it?
There is a church near me that has been abandoned for a while, it is listed as owned by itself (XYZ church)... but the organization (the church) isn't listed as existing with the state's bsuiness office or with the IRS. Who would therefore own it? And how could it be acquired?
answered on Jun 3, 2024
You would need to get the property address and run the title. The deed will tell you who the true owner of the property is. Then you can proceed from there.
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answered on Apr 4, 2024
Deed only conveys real property. Personal property in a house is usually transferred by a Will legacy or an inter vivos gift. You may have to prove there was a gift, and if so, hire an attorney to defend you.
answered on Mar 14, 2024
Depends solely upon the terms of the lease and whether that is permitted under the lease agreement.
My grandmother in November 2023 sold me her house on land contract, we both signed. Per the agreement payments would start when deed transfer happened. Her children have now convinced her that she can get more by putting it on the market. I already live in the home, is there anything I can do to... View More 
answered on Mar 4, 2024
Sure. You can file suit against her to enforce the agreement to sell.
My mother’s will states to hereby give, devise and bequeath to my son all of my ownership interests in the home to be his absolutely and in fee simple. In spite of this, and instead of following her last wishes to add me as part owner, The executor, an attorney, told me that because he prepared... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2024
While this would be best answered by an Estate Planning Attorney in the State where this occurred, it does appear to be malpractice.
Paid off completely $140k lien placed by seller. Have money order receipts for total amount. He's out of state. Sent a release certified mail three times. No response. Phone number I had is out of service. I don't even know if he's still alive.
How long will it take a court... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2024
You need a competent KY attorney to file suit to Quiet Title, declaring the lien released. Have good proof of timely payments. Publication Service may be necessary. Certified Copy of Judgment is recorded to release the lien.
The land has been passed down from generation to generation. There are several owners and we cannot find a few of them. How would we be able to sell the land?
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
You will need a very good KY attorney to determine heirship. A Quiet Title action, and possible Ejectment, will probably be needed. A sale should be made by Quit Claim Deed only.
A friend of mine paid my rent online for December and I received a confirmation email with the following "This email confirms we have received your one-time online payment." The email goes on to list a confirmation number, last four digits of the card, and payment amount. I have since... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
Yes. It is binding unless it did not go through for nsf or lack of credit.
I emailed my landlord regarding my kitchen sink being clogged and unusable. My landlord emailed me back stating: “We heard you are sick, if this is true pending on the illness I won’t be able to send someone into your apartment.” So, when maintenance comes she doesn’t let them fix my sink.... View More
answered on Sep 21, 2023
Probably not but the best course is to call her directly, tell her you are not sick and reschedule the sink t repair. Litigation not necessary in this instance.
The other property was gifted to the executor and she only wants to be able to keep more of her interest with no concern of homestead.
I live in Kentucky and I’m trying to fill out an unclaimed property form. The money is a sum of $5,000 and it’s from my dead dad. On the form it ask for the Co-owner signature. What does that mean?
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answered on Aug 2, 2023
Without a Will being Probated, the next of kin of the Decedent take the personal property. All next of kin will have to sign as co owners. You might need a KY attorney to determine their identity and draft an Affidavit.
Originaly a waste management can. Was on property when I bought the house in 2022. I tool ownership of the can since it was left behind and have been using it for trash pickup with another company for almost a year and a half. Yesterday that can mysteriously went missing from my driveway
answered on Jul 11, 2023
I don’t think you’re going to find any prosecutor that will charge them with criminal trespass. I would contact the company if you want to get some relief.
Located in Kentucky. I went under contract to purchase a home for $250,000. After appraisal, the property was valued at $240,000. I also paid for an appraisal asking for the home value after significant remodels and renovations were done. That appraisal came in at $320,000. The seller has... View More
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answered on Jun 27, 2023
Consult with a KY attorney about suing for Specific Performance. Hopefully you were ready to execute the contract. If you win, you have to have the money to purchase the home the Court says you can buy. Other damages are doubtful.
I had a verbal agreement with the lady that if the person running downstairs did not want the unit she would let me remodel it . She didn't want him to back out of the lease for $3,400 a month so she gave him a key to my apartment and let him proceed with getting me arrested six times in 22... View More
answered on Jun 13, 2023
Most likely the statute of limitations has run for anything occurring during Covid or 2 1/2 years ago. You may want to consult a civil rights attorney to be absolutely sure.
Or in another way, can a seller be required to provide proof of land area and ownership prior to finalizing a sale agreement? I am looking to purchase and have found a property I like but the seller is claiming they have no paperwork, deed, or survey and that I have to finance a survey or purchase... View More
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answered on May 8, 2023
If you really want to purchase that tract, then: hire an attorney; survey the tract; have the attorney determine heirship and who has paid taxes; have attorney create a legal description from survey and a derivation of title clause, in preparation of the Deed; get Deed executed by all... View More
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