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He is 84 years old and he only received $10,000 from the sale. We believe it was sold for way more money and she kept the difference.
answered on Aug 19, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. You can verify with the Notary Public whom signed the sales agreement. You can also verify with the Property Registry Department and/or CRIM(Property Taxes).
If you need additional information please feel free to contact me directly.
My wife listed our property for sale without my consent. I only recently found out. It’s been on the market for a year now again without my knowledge. Can a realtor list the property without my consent? Will my spouse be able to sell the home without my consent? We both reside in NJ. Please... View More 
answered on Aug 19, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. Under local laws, both spouses are equal owners and admistrators of the property. As an administrator of the marital society, all acta have to be in benefit of the society. Thus she can hire a Realtor and list the property for sale, however no transfer of said... View More
Before my brother passed away a year ago he made a will had it witnessed and notarized in his county of residence in FL. In the will he left equal parts of the house enherited to his mother, his niece and his only daughter. His life insurance and bank accounts were left 100% to his mother. How can... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. Under Puerto Rico Inheritance Laws, one-third of all belongings are reserved for the children. Thus the Testament (Will) made in Florida would not be a legal document in Puerto Rico since it violates the Inheritance Laws of Puerto Rico. Thus under local Law,... View More
Mother's boyfriend passed away and they shared joint ownership of the home in Puerto Rico. He had no will and now she wants to sell. She was the beneficiary on his 401k. Does she have full ownership of the home now and if not what steps must she go through to sell the home. He does have a some... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. You first have to define joint ownership. If the property is registered in the Property Registry Department un both names then we have a legal Community Property Society.
Once this is established, an Estate must be created for Probate. You have stated... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. You should not sell any property until it's titleship has been cleared. The title must be in all the names of the Inheritors. You will first need a Declarations of Inheritors process before you can legally sell.
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In a barrio that is mainly residential, a contractor has decided to store his equipment in the middle of a residential neighborhood. At the entrance to the barrio, close to the highway that runs past it, he established a parking lot/junk yard that has suddenly run out of space. He bought another... View More
answered on Aug 17, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. You will need to consult with the Municipal Code to verify if there is any regulations on this matter. You can also file a consultation request with the Planning Board and the Permits and Regulations Board (ARPE) to verify if the proyecto has Permits for said... View More
Cared for grandparents for more than 10 years. Was the only one bc grandparents only son (my father) was deceased. My sister and I are the only “family” left. She never involved herself in helping or supporting in their care. I cared for them full time then I had to move in to care 24/7 till... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. Care givers benéfits are available but only while the care giving is being given. No benéfits after death.
What you need to do is Probate the Estate and Testament. This wll assure your share of the Inheritance.
If you need additional... View More
One tenant on main floor and other on 2nd floor is her granddaughter (i.e. my niece) with her boyfriend whom has a child (not my niece's child). What steps can MiL take to sell the property?
answered on Aug 11, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. No contract, no legal issues. Your M-i-l Just needs to list the property and sell it.
If you need additional information please feel free to contact me directly.
My dad's brothers aren't interested in the house but also don't want to sign it over. We have been living in this house over 30 years, since before my grandparents passed.
answered on Aug 10, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. You Will need to file in Court a judicial process for Declarations of Inheritors. Once the Court has issued a Resolución, the next step is to file the Inheritance Tax Return requesting a Tax Reléase. With said Tax Reléase the property Inheritors will be... View More
on file in PR. Can grandparents get temporary custody while court requires rehabilitation?
We live in Wa state! Our home was the children’s home away from home before they moved from here to PR! Son in law is abusive to our daughter and has complete control over her! What can be done to... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. Yes the Grandparents can petitión for custody of the children if thier wellbeing is at risk. This is done by filing a petition in Family Court, notifying the Family Department, notifying the Child Protection Agency or directly with the Court.
Please... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. She can get all the information related to her property visiting the Property Registry Department or the CRIM Office. Both agencias have web sites for online viewing of the information. You can also hire an Attorney to do the research for her.
If you... View More
I need to confirm a stipulation in my court order which transfers the obligation depending on where my children reside. If I remember correctly, this stipulation was included when my court order was finalized to which my lawyer at the time asked to include because she knew I had every intent to... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. You can find your case file at the Court House where the original case was heard. You should call said Court and verify if your file is physically there or if it has been sent to Central Archíve.
If you need additional information please feel free to... View More
Hi! I’m 16 and I would like to know if I could decide with whom I want to live. My parents were not married when they had me so my mother has custody of me but she is moving to Florida and I have expressed her that I don’t want to live there, I want to stay in Puerto Rico but they don’t... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. You can have your Father petitión for your custody. At the Hearing of the Petitión you will be able to testify and you opinión will be heard. This will in most instances allow a Court to rule in your Father's favor and allow you to stay un Puerto Rico.... View More
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answered on Jul 25, 2020
Greetings:
It will depend on many factors and whether you stopped studying temporarily. If you never left school and have both academic aptitude and attitude under the court standards test, then his ceasing of paying child support and exercising his responsibilities might be illegal.... View More
My daughter has express multiple times wanting to live with me. What can I do?
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answered on Jul 21, 2020
Greetings:
It may depend on many factors, but you can certainly retain the services of an attorney and file for legal custody and all the cases related to the matter.
The court will evaluate and order a social study, as well as an evaluation to oversee if such changes will result on... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. The Buyer pays costs of original documents and the Seller
pays for the certified copies of the documents.
Please verify the following web page for costs, charges and fees that are invoiced httpp://www.fianzanotarialpr.org/calnota/
If... View More
He had been evicted from two apts. Has no family to look out for him in PR. As the Mother I recently went to PR to file a petition to remove him from the apt. He was put in a psychiatric hospital for 1 week and was supposed to cone home to NY with me. After being released he did not want to take... View More
answered on Jul 5, 2020
This question is not a NY question. Since your son is in PR he is subject to the law of PR not NY. You need to speak with an attorney in PR to see what if anything can be done.
My mother/aunt-in-law wish to sign over their mothers property in PR to my wife. I have several questions:
1) Their brother died prior to her grandmother, but he had children. Do they have a claim to the property? 2) I am unsure if anyone took care of the inheritance tax, as seen on... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. First off, I thank you for your services to the Armed Forces.
1) The Grand Mother is the "Causante" thus an Estate has to be created in her name. The members of the Estate are your Mother in Law, Aunt in Law and your deceased Uncle in Law. The... View More
My mom got married at 72 and now is in a verbally abusive relationship. She is the income provider of the household and he wants access to her money. She no longer wants to be both him but she is afraid of the repercussions. She is a resident of Puerto Rico but the marriage took place in Maryland.... View More
answered on Jun 29, 2020
Hello and thank you for using Justia. The annulment of a marriage can only be done in the jurisdicción where the marriage Rook place in other words you will need to verify under Maryland laws.
In Puerto Rico she can can get divorced under our laws. If you need additional information please... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2020
An attorney familiar with the applicable laws of Puerto Rico could advise best. But you await a response for four weeks. As a general matter, if a wiretap is conducted by authorities, there is ordinarily a need for a warrant based on probable cause. As an action not conducted by the state, it could... View More
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