she had a husband and us three kids she left behind . Her husband which is my step father passed away a couple months ago. I'm trying to figure out whose names it should all be in, what are the best legal steps to take . Also my step father has two other children , that are not my moms. Would... Read more »
It would really depend on how the deed was set up. Regardless, it sounds like you may need to consult with an attorney to discuss opening up an estate to handle your mother and step-father's affairs.
Rumor is about the community lake being drained even though it is owned by the state and has been confirmed by the state that it will not be drained.
Likely not, unless there was a material defect or other material matter that was disclosed as part of the sale (which this may end up as qualifying). If not, then you would be obligated to purchase the home under the contract. I would recommend getting with your realtor (if you had one) or a local... Read more »
I recently ran into an issue where the court house is showing my land is in one spot and my house is in another. The mortgage conpany is saying that it’s fine. What is the next step I should take?
That doesn't sound quite right, as the two legal descriptions should match up. It sounds like someone needs to figure out which exactly is the correct legal description, and then work to reconcile the two.
I actually only owe $28
Unfortunately, Mississippi law distinguishes between dwellings and hotels, such that hotels are typically considered night-to-night, as opposed to the regular month-to-month circumstances for structures like apartments. In the absence of an extended lease or contract saying otherwise, the hotel has... Read more »
Answering you from a New York perspective, yes you may, as to your undivided 20% interest.
Generally, no. The law in Mississippi establishes that cemetery, particularly family cemeteries, are generally open to descendants of those buried there.
I worked and rented from the deceased 8 years. I was allowed to stay in the rental house in exchange for work or $300. It varied. I was told I could stay as long as I would like. Well, after he died, the son turns my water off without my knowledge. It was in deceased name, but it was furnished.... Read more »
You can ask them to show you a copy of the lease.
Many leases have a provision that allows termination after some period of time (often a year) and with some amount of notice (often 30 days). Your lease could have been written differently, you could pay the monthly rent and/or show the... Read more »
I previously removed myself from a place my brother and I were renting with another roommate after issues with the roommate and our neighbors. My brother currently resides in the rental trailer and he had to go and grab something from inside (with me in the car, not stepping foot outside.) The... Read more »
Perhaps, particularly if the landlord informed you that you were not to come back on the premises, which is any of the property owned or managed by the landlord.
Shouldn’t they be responsible for upholding their end of the contract? I’m out of pocket paying for repairs and now I find out the electric bill wasn’t paid the last two months of the tenets occupation of the property. They don’t want to take any responsibility or pay the bills that are... Read more »
Assuming that you have a valid contract, because the company has failed to adhere to the terms of that particular contract, you may be able to terminate the contract, especially if they continue to be unwilling to follow it. If the company received funds that were supposed to be allocated to paying... Read more »
If I don't pay the taxes, can I then get the land like that?
Likely not. Contact a local family law attorney to discuss your options, and how the property could/should be handled in an estate.
You likely need to consult an attorney on this one, so that they can get some additional information. The first question that I have is whether the divorce decree stated who got the house, and who was responsible for the mortgage on the property. That naturally leads into the second question, which... Read more »
want to leave deed in fathers name
This is a tricky one. WIth there being multiple potential heirs, you would need to consult an attorney to discuss legitimatizing the heirs, and then determine the best course of action to ensure that the title to the house is straightened out.
and a potential buyer comes to me without going through a realtor....Can I sell it to that buyer without paying the realtor a commission?
Likely no. Some contracts and realtors allow for exceptions when you first sign up with a realtor or if you explain how and why the sale came from a separate source. It may be worth it to ask the realtor if the sale is from some other source.
My dad and his wife had a loan together and they put all the properties up to secure the loan. Of those properties 3 of the properties are in my late dad's and wife's name. Which would easily pay the loan off. Would the properties that were left to me have to go up for sale as well? Or... Read more »
A probate case would have to be opened to transfer the property to you.
You should contact an estate planning attorney to help you set up a trust.
A couple of the properties are 3 years behind on taxes. What steps can I take to own them? If one of the houses are abandoned, can I file some paperwork and do some work to become the owner? I am the only lien holder on a couple and there's a couple lien holders on the others.
Alcorn county has put up valuable information on Tax Sales and redemption of property in Mississippi.
http://www.alcorncounty.org/taxsale.aspx
One brother is contesting the sale. Another brother just
Died, are we still going to be able to sell and have the
deceased brother amount put in an estate acct for him
If you inherited the property the judge can order a division sale where the inheritors receive payment based on what they own. It may be helpful to hire a Mississippi attorney to address this issue.
The township or police can be called. It's difficult with neighbors as they can take things personally. I have no magic answer.
On Saturday January the 14th I had a house fire, we put the fire out before the fire dept. arrived, when the fire dept. did arrive they went in the house took a fan in to blow the smoke out and cleared us to go in said fire was out and everything was fine, my fiance, our 4 kid's, and myself... Read more »
Go with the homeowners, let them take care of it. 1) very tough to prove they left it be; likely they don't have heat sensing equipment and did what they could to check. 2) you left, so you're saying they should have watched? 3) you live there--you may need them.
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