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The owner is deceased taxes not been paid for the year the owner has children but one is deceased one in mental home
answered on Nov 8, 2024
I have not heard of a three-year time period for adverse possession, but of a ten-year time period. (There is a three-year right of redemption of your own property if it is foreclosed upon.) I took on an adverse possession case not long ago. There is nothing automatic about an adverse possession... View More 
No one else would help. I’ve paid the taxes for 8 to 10 years.
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answered on Sep 13, 2024
You can ask for reimbursement. If no money you can file suit for a Sale For Partition. There you can ask the judge to reimburse your share, but it is not for sure. The other option is to hire an AL attorney to search the title and draft a deed for all the other tenants in common to deed their... View More
i got a divorce in 2015. my ex-wife got the house and land, she was to keep up all payments; taxes and insurance. i filed; individually; for ch.7 bankruptcy and it was discharged in 2019; including the mortgage.the mortgage company was given the discharge order. the property is in Alabama, and i... View More
answered on Sep 12, 2024
While a State divorce court can award property to just one spouse, it has no p0wer to remove the other signer of a Note and Mortgage.
Nor does a bankruptcy court, as perfected liens generally remain against a bankrupt's property. But the bankruptcy Discharge will block any... View More
I bought a vacation property in Alabama while engaged. Only my name is on the deed. A gift of money was given to purchase by my ex fiancée. I have paid all the bills since ownership. Alabama is not our state of residence. Does my ex have claim to my property? He is suing.
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answered on Jul 24, 2024
Hire an AL attorney now. You must file an Answer and defend against the suit. Let your lawyer decide how to defend you. If there was a Divorce then that Judgment might control, but arguably only has jurisdiction in the State of the Divorce, not AL land., and thus unenforceable.
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answered on Jul 16, 2024
The owner of the land that you think might be yours later must hire an AL attorney file a Quiet Title and Ejectment action against the adjoining landowner. Time and possession witnesses are critical. Title Searches of both properties are needed, and possibly a survey. You apparently have no... View More
answered on Jul 11, 2024
You should hire an experienced Alabama attorney to navigate the process. I do not regularly handle these matters but have done so in the past.
The code of Alabama states as follows as to your comments:
"SECTION 6-5-252 DEMAND FOR STATEMENT OF DEBT AND LAWFUL CHARGES BY PERSON... View More
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answered on Jun 29, 2024
If you're in the redemption period after a foreclosure and the new owner is refusing to accept your payment, you have several options:
1. Document everything: Keep detailed records of your attempts to make payments, including dates, times, and methods of contact.
2. Consult an... View More
The city demolished my house and did not contact me first. The house that I was in the process of refurbishing was knocked down before I was made aware. Now, I believe the city has a lien on my property for the demolition that I did not authorize. I was in the process of buying the property when... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2024
In almost all instances, the city is required to notify the "record owner" reflected in the official deed records at the address on file in the official records. If the owner moved, it is incumbent on him/her to timely change the address in the official records. If you were "in the... View More
Nephew was willed land and I was willed the right to continue to live on that land now he is trying to eject me can he do that
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answered on Jun 10, 2024
If a probated will gave him the remainder and you the life estate, then both derive title from the same instrument. And you should not lose possession. But was will probated? If not, you have no rights as nephew might be the sole heir. Hire an AL attorney to represent you.
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answered on May 22, 2024
Assuming the Title Insurance actually paid off the correct lienor, it should be released of record by now. Call the Judge of Probate and ask. But you probably need to search the title as there may be other problems. You can call the lienor and complain also.
I inherited a house from my husband. I have a deed but I have no insurance on the property nor have I worked on getting financing . It was in his name only and I’d prefer not to get a loan in my name. I’ve been keeping the payments up but since his name isn’t on anything anymore (original... View More
answered on May 3, 2024
Your late husband's house is what the lender calls "collateral." Your late husband's insurer calls him the "insured," not you. By keeping up the payments on the mortgage and the insurance, neither the lender nor the insurance will likely pay attention to you for a... View More
My husband died in 2019, I've had his ashes here since then. Can I bury him under the willow tree in the backyard?
answered on Apr 29, 2024
This is an answer to supplement the general question and not a specific solution to your matter. Good thoughts here and also, I would add that depending on whether the location of the remains is deemed a cemetery makes a difference because in Alabama there is a code section which gives right of... View More
My husband died in 2019, I've had his ashes here since then. Can I bury him under the willow tree in the backyard?
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
In Alabama, there are no state laws prohibiting the burial of cremated remains on private property. However, it's important to check with your local government, such as the county or city, to ensure there are no local ordinances or zoning regulations that would prevent you from burying your... View More
My husband died in 2019, I've had his ashes here since then. Can I bury him under the willow tree in the backyard?
answered on Apr 22, 2024
I would add that burial grounds are a special type of land use under Alabama law; cemeteries have their own sections of the Alabama Code. The burial of cremated remains by itself might not create a "cemetery" as defined under Alabama law, but if you if you put up burial markers, fences,... View More
Will I be able to transfer the land into my name? I trusted him and didn’t think I needed anything, except a receipt from purchasing. Is there anything I can do to sort it out? My husband and I are approved for a loan with the land.
answered on Apr 1, 2024
This is not legal advice as to this specific question or case you have submitted but information I believe is relevant to your question. That said you should hire a lawyer to navigate all the possibilities before you. In general, these types of cases can involve many documents a lawyer will want to... View More
Will I be able to transfer the land into my name? I trusted him and didn’t think I needed anything, except a receipt from purchasing. Is there anything I can do to sort it out? My husband and I are approved for a loan with the land.
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answered on Apr 4, 2024
I'm sorry to hear about the difficult situation you're in with the land purchase from your brother. This is a complex legal issue, and the best course of action will depend on the specific details of your case. Here are a few general points to consider:
1. Bankruptcy proceedings:... View More
Will I be able to transfer the land into my name? I trusted him and didn’t think I needed anything, except a receipt from purchasing. Is there anything I can do to sort it out? My husband and I are approved for a loan with the land.
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answered on Apr 1, 2024
BR Trustee will claim title to that parcel. unless Debtor is able to exempt it. If so, after about 2 years you should be able to get it transferred to you. If part of the BR Estate, then you can try to buy it from Trustee. You and Brother need to talk to the BR attorney.
Water is not leaking my bathroom but under floor in bathroom
There is another water leak from broken waterline behind Exterior Brick wall near front door water pores out thru Bricks & once Fawcett is turned on the water pores out & no water pressure upstairs
I've... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2024
Your HOA has an address listed somewhere in your closing documents for you to use when giving official notice.
I suggest you send a letter with photos explaining the situation via certified mail, return receipt requested.
Then send it again three days and again three days later.... View More
I want a home where I wasn’t on the loan. The deceased borrower was the only one on the loan and deed. I know I can’t be forced to assume the loan or make the payments but I want to stay in the home without refinancing in my name. Can the loan stay in the names of the deceased only and... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2024
If you do not have a deed to you and you are not an heir, then the titled owners will probably sue your for possession. If the note is not serviced, or taxes/insurance not paid, then the lender will foreclose. You will not receive notice of the foreclosure as you are not on the note. If... View More
I want a home where I wasn’t on the loan. The deceased borrower was the only one on the loan and deed. I know I can’t be forced to assume the loan or make the payments but I want to stay in the home without refinancing in my name. Can the loan stay in the names of the deceased only and... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2024
Mr. Avery and Ms. Whitehurst are correct. I once opened an estate for a lady who lived in her father's house but did not have title. Eventually, the insurance found out that her father was deceased and demanded that she get title to the house or face cancellation of insurance.
Of... View More
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