My wife an I r retired living off SS and my pension,timeshare is paid in full but we can’t afford maintenance
Thx
It depends on the contract, but they almost never will even if it is an option for them. Rather, they'll foreclose and take the timeshare back into their inventory should you fall behind on maintenance fees. I recommend reaching out to the timeshare company and offering to deed or return the... Read more »
if a new property was purchassed
Generally property that is not specifically devised or bequeathed in a Will is passed to the designated beneficiaries of the residuary clause of the Will. A testator's acquiring and conveying land or personal properties during his life does not void the previously made Will.
Brother (co-owner) has lived there 7 years rent free, with no desire to sell. what are my options?
Responding from New York perspective, you would bring what is referred to as in action in partition. This would force the sale if you and The co-owner cannot come to terms.
Not if you know how to properly do it yourself.
My wife and I live in California and own two investment properties (single family homes) in Nevada. We recently set up a California Trust. We would like to transfer the Nevada properties to the trust. I have read from a variety of what appear to be reputable sources that use of a quitclaim deed... Read more »
Another important consideration is whether or not you have title insurance on those properties. My best advice would be for you to take your existing deeds and your title insurance policies to a real estate attorney for review and to prepare the deed into your trust. Another really good option... Read more »
Home owners insurance company stated that it is not an emergency to have no running hot water for five days and a two year old in the house. That because it's a plumbing issue even though in they're policy it states otherwise.
I'm sorry for your ordeal with a baby in the house. You could review the policy with a Nevada attorney, but if it is similar to most homeowner policies, the circumstances you describe might not be covered. Every policy is different and without seeing your policy, it's difficult to guess... Read more »
I live in a Common Interest Community; and have been accused of putting materials [such a paint, drywall, construction materials, etc...] down the drain. There was damage to their bathroom with this stuff coming up out of their drain. The plumbing is shared between mine and the neighboring unit. I... Read more »
I'm sorry for your difficult situation. You could ask to see the report and conclusions of the plumber whose determination is used to establish liability. If those findings are against you, you could consider the option of contacting a plumber of your own for a second opinion. If some sort of... Read more »
I purchased my home 2 years ago. I filed chapter 7 5 years ago. One of the judgements I filed on has put a lien on my home I purchased years after my bankruptcy and now it’s holding up the sale of my house. How do I get rid of it?
Provide the judgment creditor proof that the debt was discharged in bankruptcy.
I know that the the company has a standard contract that they will not change. I also know that the builder has a very good consumer affairs rating. The state where I currently live requires an attorney for real estate deals, but Nevada does not. I do not know if it will change anything to have an... Read more »
If you feel confident in putting your entire trust and faith in the person on the other side of the deal, that then becomes a personal decision on your part. Also, is the builder being represented by an attorney?
And now is selling all his stuff. There is no will, im an only child and he was never married so I should be in charge of his property, belongings, etc. yet the cops won't help me cuz of "squatters rights". I live in ID so it makes it difficult. I can't afford an attorney what am I supposed to do?
Hire a probate attorney near where your dad lived. The estate pays the legal fees.
I am renting and had no idea I was moving into an hoa area
Yes, HOAs can restrict that--and a lot of other things too.
Be sure to be at the auction and prepared to bid, the lowest of which will include all the costs of staging the auction, which is why they will not just take the lesser amount you owed before it went under.
You could try hiring a CPA or tax lawyer-- to answer this hypothetical question.
My mom died intestate when I was 17. I am her only child and she was a widow her only living next of kin is her brother. I am trying to avoid going through the court since washoe county doesn't want to let me file everything with the court on my own but hire an attorney instead. I realize that... Read more »
You can't get title with an affidavit. You will need to do a probate. The proper value of the estate is the value of the home at the time of your mother's death which is probably a lot less than the current value. The Court will accept the Zillow.com value and the Zillow.com website... Read more »
The property is assessed at $7900 her estate owes me about $28000. How can i transfer title and deed to my name. There is no escrow or mortgage and im suppose to be her trustee. No deliquent taxes or liens and nobody contesting
If you were never given a deed for the real estate, you do not own the real estate, irrespective of what you might’ve been paying on behalf of the real estate.
I've been on a home loan for 10 years, but only lived in the home for 3 months. I've asked numerous times over the past 9 years for the other party to refinance with no resolution. They agreed to refinance in the presents of a family law attorney 6 years ago, but it was never submitted... Read more »
Yes, you would bring a proceeding which is referred to as an action in partition. This would force the sale of the property.
cest de qui trust was created on my behalf; I would like to be the trustee and beneficiary on this account
If you additionally posted this question in the Banking and Probate sections, attorneys who are familiar with trust accounts could have a better chance of picking it up.
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I tried to contacting xxxx LLC no response there was a fire on the property and I have no insurance policy to give my neighbor. The last time I spoke with him we decuss Renting to Own agreement that was 6/2013. The neighbors fire had me do some research and I found out that xxxx was sued for over... Read more »
Your question has so many variations and possibilities that n one can properly answer it without substantially more information and investigation. Cantaloupe a local attorney, one who specializes in civil law, criminal law and bankruptcy. You have a very complex issue that may only be solved with... Read more »
Yes, so long as it is a general power of attorney that specifies dealing with real
Estate as part of your powers.
How do I remove the deceased person's name from the deed?
If the deal does not state that title is held as joint tenants with rights of survivorship then the deceased person’s share Will pass pursuant to the terms of that person’s will or pursuant to the laws of intestacy.
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