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answered on Apr 12, 2019
Whether he can do this, depends on what was in the lease agreement.
I was a long term caregiver. I have been without electricity for 100 days. City refuses to allow me to reconnect because I live in my deceased mother's home. Have been told an instrument exists that I can file that will give me right to occupy as a caregiver. What Is that and who do I file... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2019
This is a complicated question, and I can;t answer it in the space I've been given for only one post. So, I'm going to give you the full answer, in two separate posts.
Here is part 1:
First, find the original deed (or document) that originally transferred the home to your... View More
The changes were made while the successor was in declining health and could no longer care for herself. The trustee became the trustee after the successor died. The trust lawyer gave the trustee rules to follow and as such, the trustee violated those rules. The trustee is also a beneficiary and... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2019
File an action in court to remove the trustee.
Look at the wording in the trust. Does it say that the "situs" of the trust is in a certain state? If so, file the action in that state.
The wording of the trust may also specify in which state a trust action must be filed. If... View More
There was never a lease filled out when we move in. We have been living here for 4 months.
answered on Mar 15, 2019
If there was no written contract, then, your tenancy is presumed to be a "tenancy at will" and can be terminated by the landlord at any time. Okla. Stat. tit. 41 sec. 1
However, "thirty days notice in writing is necessary to be given by either party before he can terminate a... View More
Plaintiff (72 yrs old, low-income, represented by legal aid attorney) filed case to obtain his 7 acres back from the Defendant who had forged the Plaintiff's signature on quick claim deed. Judge ruled infavor of Defendant, allowing him to keep 7 out of 14 acres that was previously (legally)... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2019
If the judge ruled that the Plaintiff owed the Defendant legal fees, then, Defendant can file a lien on Plaintiff's property, in order to collect on the judgment.
What you are really contesting, is the underlying case itself. You are really questioning whether the judge should have... View More
My husbands grandmother passed and her property is almost up for taxes. It is his step dad’s mother but he raised him. None of the other family want anything with us (they are druggies and we are law enforcement) and they have no funds to probate and don’t wish to. They want to mooch off of the... View More
answered on Feb 13, 2019
There isn't enough information to determine whether your husband would end up with the property through probate. It may be simpler to keep an eye on the property and buy it at a tax sale. You might have to outbid someone but would likely get the property for a song either way. Or you may be... View More
Bought house last month and adjacent property developer recently placed “new” property boundary stakes in my yard and driveway. They are currently destroying the greenbelt between my home and yard and the new development. There was no disclosure prior to closing that 55 small homes on 100’ x... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2019
You should have acquired a title insurance policy that is intended to address your dilemma.
I live in Oklahoma
answered on Jan 25, 2019
Unfortunately, no. Unless your lease or rental terms state differently.
I am on SS and have very limited funds. My mother left me the land she owned, 2 lots in Grant, OK. Handwritten will, land is all there is and value is maybe $2000 or less. Is there a way to get it switched over to my name without court, lawyers and such? I want to donate it in her name to our... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2019
No unless you know the probate laws of Oklahoma and can do the paperwork required to file in Court to clear up the title to the property. But you would still have to file paperwork in Court.
I agreed to selling but not at current offer. She knew this but signed my name an the check was in the bank 2 days before i found out. She will not show me the final paperwork that i wouldve signed. Called realtor asked him copies and he sent 4 pages 1 was blank an no names or numbers on the... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2019
Sorry for your issues.
It sounds as though your sister forged your name to an acceptance of an offer to sell and that an earnest money check was deposited. I say this because if your name is on the property (completed probate or trust) then you must sign before a notary public.
You... View More
Will has been probated in Texas. No liens on property & taxes up to date.
answered on Jan 6, 2019
A simplified Oklahoma probate Is required to put the property in the name of the person who inherited it. Unfortunately the Texas probate doesn’t have jurisdiction in Oklahoma so this step is necessary.
I am renting one room in my house with a verbal agreement. The significant other, who has her own apartment in the city, has spent every day at my house (and almost every night) for the last several months. I requested that if my roommate is not there, that the SO should also not be there, and my... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2018
You should sign a lease with the person leasing your room setting out all the details concerning that persons rights and responsibilities under the lease and have the clause in the lease covering the situation you find yourself in presently. You could say that they can have an overnight guest for... View More
Dad died in 2000 and dads STEP BROTHER took us to court and because STEP BROTHER said how does anyone know we belong to are dad judgement was in his favor cause they wanted dna what can we do
answered on Dec 30, 2018
Your question is confusing. This appears to be a question concerning heirship and whether you can prove you were an heir of the deceased. You stated they wanted DNA evidence which a test can be taken but your facts don't address whether it was ordered or not and the results. You should make an... View More
A married couple abandoned the house they rented from me, leaving thousands of dollars in damage. I've filed against them in small claims court in Oklahoma. The process server was able to serve the wife, but not the husband. They both have jobs, and I would like the judgment to apply to... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2018
The process server can serve the spouse also so you can get personal jurisdiction over both. The server will have to file his return of service showing he served the husband by leaving his summons with the wife. They must live together where she was served.
answered on Dec 19, 2018
You will need a real estate purchase contract setting out the terms of the sale along with the names of the parties and the legal description of the property. Sellers and buyers must sign it. If there is to be an abstract on the property prepared and read by an attorney, that should be done after... View More
Will a deed from me convey clear title?
answered on Nov 29, 2018
Sorry for your loss.
Yes. You are now the sole owner. However, it is important for you to complete and file an affidavit of surviving joint tenant with a certified copy of your husband's death certificate. It is a one page form and requires specific information about the original... View More
She is bedridden from a stroke living in an Alabama nursing home, and trying to get qualified for Medicaid. We can not pull up the deeds to two properties that he owned with my mothers name on them. She has kept the taxes up on one property that she was living in, but not sure about the other one.... View More
answered on Nov 15, 2018
Sorry for your issues.
Unless your mother holds title to the property she cannot sell them. It sounds as though a probate would be needed. Depending upon the situation, your mother be required to share the inheritance with the husband's children (if not alive their descendants).... View More
Real Estate:
Can I get clarification as to the use of 'Null and Void' in the following contract stipulation? I would like to know if null and void would 'break the lease' in a way that absolves both the TENANT and the LEASER.
"Owner and Tenant have... View More
answered on Nov 12, 2018
That would mean the contract has become inoperable due to a term thue each party being released from the contract.
If this happens and the potential buyer for the second contract is out of money pursuing financing prior to being told of the first contingency contract, who is responsible?
answered on Nov 12, 2018
No one is responsible for anything since there was no damages to anyone under the contract. The second buyer ran out of money and couldn't get financing in order to purchase the property. The seller hasn't suffered damages since obviously the second contract had a contingency for... View More
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