Your current state is Virginia
Bridge is located in a subdivision and used by many residents. Every attempt to reconstruct and repair the bridge gets demolished by one person who also lives in same subdivision. Do we other residents have any legal recourse?
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answered on Nov 22, 2023
Under California law, if a private road and bridge in a subdivision are used by multiple residents, no single individual typically has the unilateral right to remove or damage the bridge. This is especially true if the bridge is considered a common area or is under a homeowners' association... View More 
Spouses Sister is executor of the estate and her lawyer mentioned specific devise in regards to the house in deceased spouse’s name only.
I need to file a petition to transfer the property to my name.
The joint property looks like I don’t need to do anything until I sell it
answered on Nov 22, 2023
I am very sorry for your loss and the passing of your spouse, please accept my condolences for you and your family at this difficult and sad time. Generally, and you should have the property deed reviewed and all documents reviewed by your own probate attorney, but generally, the property should... View More
Spouses Sister is executor of the estate and her lawyer mentioned specific devise in regards to the house in deceased spouse’s name only.
I need to file a petition to transfer the property to my name.
The joint property looks like I don’t need to do anything until I sell it
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answered on Dec 3, 2023
Transferring assets from a deceased individual to another party can be a complicated undertaking. To safeguard against potential legal disputes in the future, it is advisable to seek legal counsel from a lawyer who can assist you throughout this intricate procedure. Furthermore, the lawyer can... View More
I went to the recorders office to get copies of the deed which still had my name on it
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answered on Nov 21, 2023
Based on the limited information provided, it seems there may have been an issue with the property title and transfer process when the company bought your home in California. A few key points:
- If your name was still on the deed when the company came to take possession, typically the sale... View More
I am located in Michigan and have been going through the eviction process with my daughter and her husband. I filed a summons for both possession and damages. The last court appearance was via Zoom, and we have been informed we will have to appear in person on a date to be determined by the clerk... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2023
Generally speaking, a property can be considered abandoned when it is determined by a court officer or court that a tenant has abandoned the property. Alternatively, if the tenant provides you with keys to the property, that is considered delivery of their interest. Other than that, you need to... View More
I am located in Michigan and have been going through the eviction process with my daughter and her husband. I filed a summons for both possession and damages. The last court appearance was via Zoom, and we have been informed we will have to appear in person on a date to be determined by the clerk... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2023
Unless there is a provision in a written lease that specifically defines when property is 'abandoned' there is no one answer to that unless the Court has made a ruling based on a supplemental complaint.
Get yourself a local landlord tenant attorney to review all the facts and... View More
I was notified after 6 months of his passing. The court never notified me, and they appointed a receiver.
His property has 2 county code violations. I'm currently the administrator of his estate.
I'm capable of resolving the violations and having the home and property... View More
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answered on Nov 21, 2023
Under California law, to remove a court-appointed receiver from an estate, you, as the estate's administrator, must petition the court that appointed the receiver. This petition should demonstrate your ability to manage the estate's affairs, specifically addressing the resolution of the... View More
Hello. We are tenants in common with three other parties. After going over the will I believe there is an error with one of the tenants actually being a tenant in common.
Here is what the will says:
“I give this 1/4 acre (most southwest) of my real property to “XX.”... View More
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answered on Nov 21, 2023
Under California law, the interpretation of a will's provisions depends on the specific language used and the intent of the testator. In the scenario you've described, it appears that "XX" is being given a specific portion of the property (the 1/4 acre southwest section)... View More
In the will if it's clearly mentioned that the property should be divided among two brothers equally but then also the second party is not in favour of partition.. what should be done next?
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answered on Nov 20, 2023
When a will clearly states that property should be divided equally between two parties, but one party disagrees with the partition, there are steps you can take to resolve the situation.
First, try to discuss the issue with the other party. Understanding their concerns might lead to a... View More
A wife buried her grandchild and husband on her land and then sold it to me. Now she wants to bury more family there. Now that I own it, do I have to keep letting her bury people there?
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answered on Nov 20, 2023
In Kentucky, the ownership of land generally includes the right to decide how that land is used, including whether to allow additional burials in a private cemetery on the property. However, there are a few considerations to take into account.
First, review the property sale agreement and... View More
Mortgage lender hasn't contacted me for over 9 years with no payments made for 9 years. Now received a letter stating it is from a "debt collector" which appears to be an attorney's office.
answered on Nov 20, 2023
In Virginia, a deed of trust with a stated maturity date has a statute of limitations of 10 years from the maturity. If there is no maturity date, the statute of limitations is 20 years from the recordation date of the deed of trust, except for credit line deeds of trust. With a credit line deed... View More
The on site management team did their annual fire inspection this year and claimed that one of the rooms is illegal and the previous owners from 7 years ago had built it without approval. They made no mention of the room before this year. I had no prior knowledge of the room being illegal before... View More
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answered on Nov 20, 2023
Under California law, when you purchased the condo "as-is," you may have some legal protections. Generally, sellers must disclose any known defects or issues with the property. If the previous owners didn't disclose the illegal room, and you had no prior knowledge of it, you might... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2023
You need to have the property deed reviewed, if it is with rights of survivorship then the recording of the death certificate would likely be sufficient and the two remaining owners own the property, if this is not the case and there is no survivorship rights, then you will be stuck with and... View More
My father-in-law will his property to my stepson who in turn ran away from home several months ago now he has returned with a notice to vacate the property claiming his mother and I need to move because he needs the property as far as I know in Texas you have to be 21 to take possession of property... View More
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answered on Nov 19, 2023
In Texas, the age of majority, when a person is legally considered an adult, is 18 years old. This means that your stepson, if he is over 18, would typically have the legal capacity to take possession of property willed to him. The requirement of being 21 years old to take possession of property is... View More
Time limit
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answered on Nov 18, 2023
Under California law, there is generally no specific statute of limitations for a homeowners association's CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions). CC&Rs are legally binding documents that govern a community's rules and regulations, and they are typically designed to... View More
A purchase agreement was signed, and the buyer is failing to make monthly payments to the seller. I feel that I am being taken advantage of because they're a relative. The buyer is two months behind on payments as of now. I want to cancel the purchase agreement and eliminate this headache, but... View More
answered on Nov 17, 2023
So, this really depends on the purchase agreement and what the terms of the agreement are. You should consult a local attorney in your area, likely someone who handles real estate/landlord tenant law. Depending on those terms will determine what you can do or not do. If the buyer is in what is... View More
We own a house. Unfortunately a tenant committed suicide there.Then it was on rent for 8 years.Now we want to sell the house .is it a offense, not telling the fact about suicide happened before to the buyer?
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
In Tennessee, the law does not typically require sellers to disclose deaths, including suicides, that occurred on a property. The state's real estate disclosure laws focus mainly on material defects affecting the property's physical condition or value.
Since a past suicide is... View More
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
In Arkansas, moving into an abandoned property without permission is not typically legal. This action could be considered trespassing or squatting, which are illegal. To legally occupy an abandoned property, you would need to gain ownership through legal means, such as purchasing the property or... View More
I will be receiving the house in the marital settlement agreement. Do I need to file an interspousal transfer deed or a grant deed to reflect the 3 remaining joint tenant without triggering reassessment. I live in California.
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answered on Nov 17, 2023
In California, when transferring property due to a divorce, it is common to use an interspousal transfer deed. This type of deed is specifically designed for transferring property between spouses and can prevent the transaction from being considered a change in ownership that triggers reassessment... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2023
A limited liability company has members and membership interests. Yes, you can purchase 99% of the interest in the LLC - but if you are leaving one percent- is that for the old owner- so they would be one percent equity owner? This sounds like a structure of membership issue. It may be... View More
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