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answered on Aug 21, 2023
Usually the walls, roofs. parking lot and floors of a condominium are owned in common with the other owners. Look at your deed, master deed, recorded covenants and NM statutes. But I think you will find you do not solely own anything individually but the interior space.
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answered on Jul 31, 2023
In New Mexico, a seller can technically sign a warranty deed without a land survey, but it is not recommended. A land survey is an important document that provides a detailed and accurate description of the property's boundaries, including any easements, encroachments, or other relevant... View More 
The property consists of 3 adjacent parcels. The legal descriptions are almost the same except for the parcel number. I thought it would be better to just attach the warranty deed so it’s clear what properties are being transferred.
The confusion is that the original warranty deed... View More
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answered on Jul 7, 2023
If you are conveying property, then draft one deed with all three tracts, using the best legal descriptions available and the best derivation of title clauses. Do not convey in a deed just two tracts, then attach some former three tract deed (which will not be a current conveyance). Hire a NM... View More
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answered on May 3, 2023
If you only have a Lease with Option to Purchase, then you do not own real property, only a contract right. That would be personal property which you could reaffirm or discharge. If you are the land owner, then that could easily be property of the BR Estate. If debt is in default, the... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2023
Hire a NM attorney to draft a Quit Claim Deed from you two over to your Daughter. Execute it properly and record it. There may be tax consequences which should be examined first if the property is valuable. It may have a mortgage or lien on it now.
We have acres in a family Spanish land grant turned LLC. My sister passed. Does my brother in-law have entitlement or interest
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answered on Aug 2, 2023
You will need to hire a NM attorney to search the title and determine heirship. Recording an Affidavit of Heirship might establish a source of title. The LLC should be researched also: is it active?; should it be dissolved?; or is LLC a tenant in common with the other heirs?.
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answered on Aug 2, 2023
Usually none if you file suit for possession, and defendants do not claim title or a busted SOL.
Gaining off of the house because I was renting it out. Can she get introuble for personal gain and can I undo what she did?
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answered on Jul 24, 2023
You can revoke the POA anytime. I would notify any interested parties such as the renters. You can also sue her for breach of fiduciary duty for presumptively fraudulent transfers of your money to herself.
In 3/22, a civil complaint was filed against me, which I responded and now the plaintiff has hired an attorney, 5/17/23, which filed an amended civil complaint. What is the rules to follow now? Is this not a new complaint?
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answered on Jun 1, 2023
You need to file an Answer to the Amended Complaint. If Leave Of Court was not granted to amend the Complaint, you could move to strike it. That will probably not help your case unless there is a violation of the SOL.
Apparently he didn't have any kids people that he would have left it to as far as I've been told it's been vacant for a very long time and nobody's really done anything except for them putting a sign that says substandable with black letters on the board that says no rest not... View More
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answered on May 22, 2023
Hire a NM attorney to search the title, then check on tax payments. An heirship determination will have to be made. If no tax sale or foreclosure is imminent, then try to purchase a Deed from all tenants in common heirs. Property may not be worth the trouble.
Looking to buy in New Mexico.
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answered on Apr 10, 2023
Hire a NM attorney to search the TITLE prior to even signing a contract to purchase. Then ask attorney to assist with any conveyance.
I've received a three day eviction notice from persons claiming to be the new owner of the property I live on
answered on Mar 26, 2023
Typically, when a property is sold where a tenant is residing, the new owner assumes the lease if there is one. If there is no lease, then the tenant is on a month to month lease and notice by either party is much shorter (usually 30-60 days depending on the how long the tenant has lived there).... View More
What do I have to do to be able to move in
Who is responsible for notifying Producer of royalties of ownership change? Is a separate deed required?
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answered on Oct 3, 2022
Oil and Gas are definitely Minerals anywhere. As the Seller you might notify the State so you are not taxed or regulated in the future.
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answered on Jul 20, 2022
Your question cannot be answered without reviewing the trust instrument, but typically the answer would be no, the trustee does not require beneficiary consent to sell property.
I do not wish to satisfy this judgement because the plaintiff was in the wrong, but she could hire an attorney, whereas I literally have no money. I am expecting a check from rental assistance that I want to protect from this judgement but I'm afraid that if I open an account at a different... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2022
Judgment Creditor can ask you under oath where your property is. Become familiar with NM Exemption rights. Remember this is a public forum.
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answered on Oct 25, 2021
You will need a NM attorney that actually litigates real property. Title Searches will have to be performed first, and you may need a competent contractor to testify about the feasibility and expense of creating access. It will be an expensive and difficult Case, so purchasing a ROW is usually... View More
If no will or papers.
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answered on Jul 6, 2021
Usually yes as the granddaughter might be an heir, while the daughter in law would only be a possible heir of her husband.
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answered on Jun 23, 2021
No... If the Deed is just as you said then they are tenants in common. Hire a TX attorney to examine the Deed and possibly search the title.
Not all my other brothers and sisters have given him their part of the house.
Meanwhile the house is falling into serious and bad disrepair. Litteraly falling down.
He has become a hoarder to the point that the city cited him and ordered him to clean the house and property up.... View More
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answered on Apr 21, 2021
Hire a competent attorney for prosecute an Action for a Sale for Partition.
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