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Please I have a situation where i was put on the deed, but it was never recorded. My dad added me before he passed away. That was on march 12th 2004. My mother hired this lawyer after the death of my father. The Lawyer made up another deed for my mother, she paid him off. Where is the original... View More 
answered on Mar 20, 2017
Your question is not clear, but I will do my best with the facts as I understand them.
First, I gather that the property was in the names of your father and mother. At one point, your father, without your mother, tried to add your name to the deed. That deed was lost and never recorded.... View More
At his death, with me on the deed, Will I automatically be the owner of the home and the loan given to me as well? We have been making consistent payments and I have while he has been ill. He could die at any time.
answered on Mar 16, 2017
If you and your husband are both on the deed and own the property as tenants by the entireties, which, unless otherwise stated, is the way that you would own the property if you acquired it while you were married, the property would automatically pass to you upon his death. If that is the way you... View More
Money out of my account to cover this money
answered on Aug 22, 2016
No. Contrary to popular belief one spouse is not responsible for the debts of another unless they agree. If the bank did this get a written print out of transactions, then ask for a written statement of why they claim they can do it. File complaints with the state banking commission and the Federal... View More
Is the mortgage appraisal fee due when the seller accepts the buyer's offer, regardless of any contingencies? A recent offer made, with contingencies of a home inspection fell through because the buyer would not acknowledge damages that needed to be repaired to insure a safe operation of the... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2016
Look at the contract. If the contract is silent then have your attorney write it in. But check your old contracts--should be covered.
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