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I am not a lawyer, but I am trying to get involved in helping individuals with money owed from tax lien foreclosures by finding tax dollars for them. I need assistance with understanding the legal process of getting involved in this area. Specifically, I would like to know about any licensing... View More 
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answered on Apr 12, 2025
Engaging in surplus funds recovery services in Oklahoma involves navigating a complex legal landscape. To operate legally, you should be aware of licensing requirements, proper procedures for approaching individuals affected by tax lien foreclosures, and the handling of clients' funds and... View More
Is it illegal for my landlord to flip my camera over and cover it while showing my house when I still have 30 days to live here? The house is on a month-to-month lease, and I was informed they would be showing it. I've tried to discuss the issue with my landlord, and I've had prior... View More
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answered on Apr 7, 2025
It can be concerning when a landlord interacts with your personal belongings, especially when it involves something as private as a camera. Legally, the landlord generally has the right to show the property if you're on a month-to-month lease, but they must follow certain rules about privacy... View More
I am trying to sell my current home in Oklahoma City after being legally divorced from my ex-wife for several years. She no longer lives at the address, but she is on the deed because she had to legally sign during the purchase process when we were still together. Our divorce was uncontested, and... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2025
Based on your facts you presented, there being no reference to the property in the decree, then yes she will have to sign for you to sell the house. In the alternative, you can file a quit-claim deed to have her removed, then when you are ready to sell she would be off the deed. Either item will... View More
I have lived on my land for 28 years, and the neighbors to the north and south have been encroaching onto my property. They are moving in and cutting down my trees, and I've been told I need an attorney to help. I have surveys from 1912 through 2022 proving my property boundaries. There are... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2025
You have been told correctly. You need an attorney to help you. There are avenues to address this. Contact an attorney in the area where the damage is occurring, and they should be able to help you.
I found out my car was auctioned when I contacted local tow companies after it was unlawfully impounded in Oklahoma without any notification. The towing company refused to provide me with information about the auction. Everything I owned was in the car, and I have not received any compensation or... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2025
Contact an attorney to help you with this. Tow companies very rarely 'unlawfully' impound a vehicle, and therefore you will have to first prove that as the first step. Then after you prove that, then your next course of action will then develop. All these steps are beyond this forum.
My parents were married when I was born. But after he tried to kidnap me and beat my mom when I was around 5 years old. Lawton police arrested him and he was never in our lives again or did he help with anything. So is it possible that I can file to receive any royalties, property or anything like... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2025
You need to contact a probate attorney in your area to see if a probate was ever filed for your father and if so when and how was the property disposed of. You may be outside statute of limitations to protest it if there was a probate already finalized.
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answered on Jan 27, 2025
Hire an OK attorney to search the title, determine heirship, and prepare a deed for the heirs to execute. You will need to pay them money. Recording an Affidavit of Heirship would help.
Entered contract with Aunt-n-law of Rent to own on wife's granddad's home in Oklahoma.
She Moved to Oregon, have had no successful contact with her.
She broke contract first month by dropping insurance on the home.
We have paid property taxes for and lived here... View More
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answered on Jan 10, 2025
You may be able to claim ownership of the property through adverse possession laws in Oklahoma. Since you've lived in the home for 10 years, maintained it, and paid property taxes, this could strengthen your case significantly.
The first step would be gathering all documentation... View More
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answered on Dec 30, 2024
Hire an OK attorney to search the title and determine heirship and taxes owed. Then you might want to offer certain heirs money for their quit claim deed to land.
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answered on Nov 12, 2024
Generally yes. But hire an OK attorney to search the title and determine heirship.
Is it true when one spouse passes away the assets/ property/land held in a marital trust are inherited by the surviving spouse and the property at this point receives a step up basis?
If I was gifted this property and I sale it, would this be the basis for calculating the capital gains?
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answered on Oct 31, 2024
When you receive property as a gift from your grandparents, the basis for calculating capital gains is typically the same as what your grandparents had in the property. This is known as a carryover basis. If the property's fair market value at the time of the gift is less than the original... View More
Five years ago, my grandmother "sold" me her house for $5 to get it out of her name and avoid probate if she were to pass because she wants me to have it. She's continued to live in it though I pay all property taxes, etc. Recently she's let my cousin's son who is 16 move... View More
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answered on Oct 9, 2024
Hire an OK attorney to determine potential heirs. Those actual heirs have a right to occupy the premises, and sue for possession from anybody else.
Paid off house and land 25k was supposed to get deed upon payoff but seller stopped returning my calls and disappeared completely. Two months later house was transferred to new persons name and they are attempting to remove me. House previously owned by a married couple and I dealt with the... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2024
You will need to contact an attorney to get your answer because there are many different factors along with reporting and filing of deeds and other things. You "may" have a claim for a quiet title action, but you may not.
Their are 2 lots i n one and now someone is selling off the other lot. Apparently the survey shows our lot not the other lot and the deed is only our lot, this was never mentioned and not sure if the owner of the trust new this not sure if they where aware and maybe assumed it was all being sold as... View More
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answered on Sep 6, 2024
Hire a competent OK attorney to file a Quiet Title Action, etc. now. You will probably claim you own it by Adverse Possession. Hopefully you have paid taxes on both lots. Otherwise you will lose that lot.
answered on Jun 12, 2024
If they’re still married, it doesn’t matter if they’re living apart. Typically, if a person dies without a will, the wife will receive everything unless there are children. This is yet another reason that everyone needs a will.
The pipe was installed in 71 by Phillips petroleum & was sold to a small local company with a rude owner who acted like it’s our problem not his.
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answered on Apr 16, 2024
If you got a warranty deed with no encumbrances, then a covenant breach has occurred. You might file suit against the grantor.
I own a house in Texas that I purchased alone 14 years ago before meeting my current spouse (he leased before moving in with me and has never owned property). We married in Oklahoma 4 years ago and are now wanting to move there permanently. I would like to sell my home in Texas and use the proceeds... View More
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answered on Feb 14, 2024
Hire an OK attorney to draft a life estate/remainder deed. Do not use a title company.
answered on Feb 11, 2024
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. At this point, you could repost and add "Real Estate" as a category. The Product Liability category is more about injuries from dangerous products. But it could be difficult to get meaningful guidance on... View More
I have land I paid for through my parents’ bank in their name because I did not have good enough credit to get the loan. I paid it off and my parents gave me the title deed to the land and a quitclaim deed they filled out but did not file it or anything, when I paid it off in 2021. My mother... View More
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answered on Jan 25, 2024
Intestate Succession may determine the heirs which own the property. Hire an attorney to search the title and determine heirship. An affidavit or a probate may be required. You will not be able to do this without a competent OK attorney, Hopefully a quiet title action will not be needed.
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answered on Nov 7, 2023
If a mortgage company is suspected of withholding documents to inappropriately obtain property, this could potentially be a serious legal matter involving allegations of fraud or other misconduct. Homeowners in such situations should promptly consult with an attorney who has experience in real... View More
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