answered on Oct 6, 2020
Most decedents die intestate. As such their heirs-at-law take the real property at death, and the next-of-kin take the personal property. If a Will is not Probated it has no effect. A recorded Affidavit of Heirship should be the source of title for the Decedent's relatives. If a buyer... Read more »
my land. Do I have any rights to the home on my property? The land was purchased in Sturgis, Ms.
answered on Oct 5, 2020
If you own the real property, you also own any improvements on it. If it is a mobile home with wheels, it is not a fixture. Hire someone to check the property out, such as an attorney. An eviction may be in order, and you need to examine the property tax card on this parcel.
Parents owns several hundred acres .we built house and sheds on it . 25 years they draw up land lines to show who gets what. turns out the corner of house and shed are on sisters part . Parents won’t change it. What rights do we have
answered on Aug 7, 2020
If the Parents have not executed Deeds then you still own nothing. Once you have a Deed then you need to get a Boundary Line Agreement (to be recorded) with your Sister. There will be a cloud on both of your Titles, so it will inure to both Parties benefits to establish the Boundary of record.... Read more »
If one of the children passes away before the property is split and they have a lien for medical bills, do they siblings inherit that debt or the children? and Do the children inherit that siblings portion of the property?
answered on Jul 16, 2020
The possible medical care Lien is against the property, not the Heir's At Law. It is not their personal obligation, but could be executed against the land or the Estate of the Decedent who incurred the medical bills. And the children will take by representation of the deceased sibling. You... Read more »
I purchased a property in the land tax sale. I have paid all the taxes up and have my deed. There is a house on the property that was not assessed during the land sale. The people who live there have a deed for the vacant lot next to mine, but the house they live in is on the land that I purchased.... Read more »
answered on Jun 24, 2020
Probably not. They probably own both tracts by adverse possession under color of title. You should have performed a title search prior to purchase. And tax sales are notorious for sometimes conveying nothing, as there are no real covenants of title. With tax sales, you always need a competent... Read more »
The property is heir property and the owner would sell it, but believes all heirs would need to be involved(3 total). The owner has been the only heir involved at all with this property and has paid the taxes on it for at least 11 years. This piece of property joins to mine and I’ve maintained... Read more »
answered on Jun 16, 2020
Hire a competent attorney to first conduct a title search. Then he needs to determine heirship and record it with an Affidavit of Heirship. Finally get a Deed executed by all Heirs At Law over to you. They may demand some monetary consideration.
answered on May 15, 2020
The grantee owner takes subject to your possession. He will have to file and prosecute a suit to evict you. Ultimately the owner will recover possession, so start looking for another place to live unless you obtain a lease to rent from the owner.
The entire house has to be gutted out. There are 14 siblings. How can we take full ownership by quick deed or filing house abandoned. Walls have to be torn down. Bath tub commode sinks and cabinets have to be replaced. We want to fix it and move in but not sure since so.many have rights do what can... Read more »
answered on Apr 30, 2020
Hire a competent attorney to conduct a title search and determine heirship. Then draft a deed for the other heirs to convey their interests to you as the fee owner. Also you need to check the taxes, as a tax sale might be in the works. If there was a mortgage, then foreclosure might be imminent... Read more »
answered on Apr 21, 2020
Hire an attorney to draft the Deed from you as grantor to your child as grantee. It can be a Quit Claim Deed or a Warranty Deed. If there have been no title problems, go with the cheaper to record Quit Claim Deed. You might wish to consider retaining a Life Estate, with the Remainder going to... Read more »
Need legal advice. Parent passed and left 4 children without a will. The eldest was unable to attend to matters after the parent passed and left another sibling to manage affairs. Now the sibling left to manage property is unable to keep up with property taxes and subject to miss payments and lose... Read more »
answered on Mar 22, 2020
Unfortunately, without setting up an estate for your parent, there is not a whole lot that can be done. Your best bet is going to be to get with an attorney sooner rather than later, so that the lawyer can set up an estate, appoint someone to manage the estate, and facilitate transfer or sale of... Read more »
Hi I would like to know what is the process and time for an ejectment in Mississippi State when the property is obtain through a patent from the state
answered on Feb 24, 2020
In Mississippi, most property owners get two years after the sale to redeem the property.
Defendant filed answer pro se in Mississippi Chancery court. This is a case of encroachment -- house built partly on defendants land.
answered on Nov 29, 2019
Usually the lawyer files and serves a Notice of Representation. Sometimes an Amended Answer under Leave of Court is necessary, especially in a land case where the Defendant does not know what the law is.
Acquired a commercial property through a tax sale legally. Pearl River County legally conveyed the property to an entity I control. Does the entity I control have clear title to the conveyed commercial property and would a title company issue an owners title policy on the conveyed property without... Read more »
answered on Sep 14, 2019
Unfortunately, no, there will not be clear title until it is confirmed, because of the fact that the property was acquired through a tax sale.
I am in a dispute with the owner of land adjacent to mine because he has a single-wide trailer 10' over my property line. After obtaining two independent surveys showing he was encroaching he refused to move the trailer so I obtained a lawyer and filed against him in chancery court to quiet... Read more »
answered on Aug 25, 2019
More than likely you must prove your title going back many, many years., probably at least to a common grantor or a patent. You r lawyer should have known that. Did he even perform a title search first? It does not sound like it, and you are pretty much back at square one. Good Luck!!!
answered on Aug 25, 2019
That is called a Boundary Line Dispute. Hire a competent attorney to run two title searches, yours and theirs. If necessary hire a surveyor. Then if your title backs you up, file suit quickly against the neighbor, who is probably not going to be able to sell while you are trying to protect... Read more »
The US Supreme Court has consistently held that a State has no sovereignty or jurisdiction beyond the limits of its physical boundary.
The physical boundary of the State of Mississippi was described in the State's Constitution. However this boundary was specifically repealed in 1990.... Read more »
answered on May 10, 2019
Maybe yes, maybe no.......but what is your point in reciting these "facts" about Mississippi?
answered on Apr 13, 2019
It really depends on how the original deed was set up. On one hand, it could all go to the survivor; however, the deceased's share should pass to that person's heirs.
We were told he would have to be married. Isn't that discriminating ? We are just shocked. He has cash, no financing
answered on Feb 4, 2019
There is nothing in MS law that requires a party purchasing land to be married. It wouldn't necessarily be discrimination, unless it was due to something along the lines of race, gender, nationality, etc.
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 »
answered on Dec 19, 2018
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.
answered on Nov 4, 2018
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 »
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