Yes, so long as it is a general power of attorney that specifies dealing with real

Estate as part of your powers.

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.

Ahhh the REAL reason people should not do DIY estate plans. ASSUMING Nevada recognizes holographic wills (Talk to a local attorney about that one) and FURTHER assuming this meets the requirements of such under Nevada law (again, consult a local attorney) the language is as you note a bit ambiguous.... View More

I'm sorry to hear about your experience as it correlates with stories I've heard frequently since starting legal work in Florida. I recently wrote an article for the local state bar about this very issue. You can access it at https://www.targheelaw.com/article

I hope that helps... View More

This may be a moot point given the time that has passed since you asked this question, but I've seen it both ways. Resorts are increasingly reporting delinquencies to the credit bureaus. Was this your case? I'm interested in knowing.

I'm sorry this happened to you. I wrote an article with the Idaho Bar that that you can access here: https://www.targheelaw.com/article

It should give you information that you and your attorney need to move forward.

You asked this a while back, so I'm hoping you have this resolved by now. If you have questions, however, I did write an article that you and your attorney may find helpful. It's about the timeshare industry and how best to protect your interests. You can find it at www.targheelaw.com/article.

You may have some options. I wrote an article on this subject for the state bar association that you may find interesting. You can find the article at https://www.targheelaw.com/article. And feel free to let me know if you have questions.

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answered on Sep 25, 2017

I'd need to see more details regarding the contract and about the transaction in general. I can review all of this and consult with you for a fee.

Whether you father died in a state other than Nevada or your father died as a domiciled resident of Nevada you need to contact a probate attorney in the State of Nevada for advice. Each state has control over real property located in the state where the real property is located..

Sorry to disappoint, but since the timeshare in Nevada is considered real estate, the only procedure available is "Set Aside Without Administration." Most people will need a lawyer to do that. In addition to the fees and costs of the probate lawyer, the timeshare company may charge a... View More

Five options: 1) Buy out the others; 2) get them to buy you out; 3) file a partition suit to force a sale or a compromise buyout; 4) stop paying taxes and eventually the taxing authority will seize the properties for back taxes (possibly leaving a shortfall that each of you will still owe); or 5)... View More

Because it was a real estate deal, it needed to be in writing. I

Nevada’s statute of frauds is set forth in various sections of the Nevada Revised Statutes. It renders the following types of contracts unenforceable unless in writing and signed by the party against whom a claim is... View More

This is an insurance question. Your friend should look at the coverages and exclusions in his policy. Better yet, get the policy out and call his agent to discuss his policy terms.

Check your timeshare agreement. Most timeshares do assess a penalty for late payments.

Courts generally are not interested in what wishes a person expressed. However if your mother died unmarried under the laws of intestate succession her property including her home would go to her children in a probate proceeding. If you wish to start a probate proceeding and your step father... View More

Speak with an attorney in MI about this, have a full discussion instead of you giving just a few facts and expecting a solid answer on the internet.

You signed a contract to purchase and now want to pretend that no agreement was signed and thus "walk away"? If the seller chooses to sue, it appears that he or she could do so.

Generally speaking, tenants in common is when more than one person owns a share in real estate. It doesn't necessarily have anything to do with "tenants" in the sense of a tenant leasing from a landlord. If you're thinking of making decisions on how to own property rather than... View More

Typically the lender requires all people on loan to be jointly and severally liable which means that the survivor(s) is responsible for the whole loan altho both the survivor(s) and the lender may have a claim against the estate of the dead borrower.