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Q: Hi there, my mothers father recently passed from my understanding they only had a power of attorney. He was selling his
Terry Lynn Garrett's answer
A Durable Power of Attorney loses effect when the person who granted it dies. Closing documents cannot be signed by an agent under a Durable Power of Attorney from someone who is no longer living. Your mother should hire a local probate lawyer and probate her husband's estate.
A Durable Power of Attorney loses effect when the person who granted it dies. Closing documents cannot be signed by an agent under a Durable Power of Attorney from someone who is no longer living. Your mother should hire a local probate lawyer and probate her husband's estate.
Q: Filing bankrupty but on EX home deed.
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
If the property was awarded to your husband in the divorce decree then the decree should have been filed in the County Deed Records maintained by the County CLerk. This is not done automatically. You or someone would have needed to or still can file a certified copy of the divorce decree.
If the property was awarded to your husband in the divorce decree then the decree should have been filed in the County Deed Records maintained by the County CLerk. This is not done automatically. You or someone would have needed to or still can file a certified copy of the divorce decree.
Q: What can I do when a clerk forgets to close a case that was supposed to be dismissed as part of a plea deal?
Benson Varghese's answer
The attorney who handled the plea for you should be able to speak to the clerk and get that resolved relatively easily, if that was the agreement that was made.
The attorney who handled the plea for you should be able to speak to the clerk and get that resolved relatively easily, if that was the agreement that was made.
Q: How do I find information an old bankruptcy case?
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
You should be able to access information through the "PACER" system or otherwise do a search on the internet.
You should be able to access information through the "PACER" system or otherwise do a search on the internet.
Q: Can my father sign over the mortgage of the house we live in to my name?
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
Your father cannot assign a debt contract to another as he is solely responsible for paying that debt. Additionally, your father may only own a part of the house and not all 100% depending on many factors. You may want to go with your father to a divorce lawyer who can explain the process in detail.
Your father cannot assign a debt contract to another as he is solely responsible for paying that debt. Additionally, your father may only own a part of the house and not all 100% depending on many factors. You may want to go with your father to a divorce lawyer who can explain the process in detail.
Q: how do I go about getting my name off the loan deed off a house that me and ex own?
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
Either seek to enforce your divorce decree if applicable or perhaps, seek clarification on property and debts and/or possible modification (although doubt Court has jurisdiction). This really depends on what your divorce decree states. I suggest contacting your divorce lawyer for an explanation or taking your decree to another attorney for a consultation.
Either seek to enforce your divorce decree if applicable or perhaps, seek clarification on property and debts and/or possible modification (although doubt Court has jurisdiction). This really depends on what your divorce decree states. I suggest contacting your divorce lawyer for an explanation or taking your decree to another attorney for a consultation.
Q: Purchased a property that from husband who allegedly forged wife signature on warranty deed and transferred property.
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
Contact a real estate attorney in your area. They need to have the facts and then should be able to advise you of your options.
Contact a real estate attorney in your area. They need to have the facts and then should be able to advise you of your options.
Q: My husbands ex wife initially got home in divorce, she is not on mortgage but did have to sign papers when they closed.
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
I would expect the real estate attorney obtained some type of deed. I suggest contacting them, looking through the real property records of the appropriate county as well.
I would expect the real estate attorney obtained some type of deed. I suggest contacting them, looking through the real property records of the appropriate county as well.
Q: How do I apply for my child to become a legal citizen? I because a citizen after his birth in germany
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
Please clarify your question. You are not clear on where the child is living which parent is a citizen, etc.
Please clarify your question. You are not clear on where the child is living which parent is a citizen, etc.
Q: Hi, is it necessary to pay fees and fill out paperwork for finding your stolen dog at a shelter? Any advise will help.
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
Did your friend make a police report on the stolen dog? Perhaps, a valid police report will help him recover his dog or maybe the police can help; otherwise, yes they generally can require their procedures be adhered to.
Did your friend make a police report on the stolen dog? Perhaps, a valid police report will help him recover his dog or maybe the police can help; otherwise, yes they generally can require their procedures be adhered to.
Q: If a person filed bankruptcy then died can the family have a estate sale and sell personal items from the house ?
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
I would begin with asking their bankruptcy attorney. All non-exempt assets become property of the Bankruptcy Court depending on the type of filing. You need to consult with a probate attorney as well who can explain procedures for disposing of property.
I would begin with asking their bankruptcy attorney. All non-exempt assets become property of the Bankruptcy Court depending on the type of filing. You need to consult with a probate attorney as well who can explain procedures for disposing of property.
Q: state restriction
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
You can seek a modification through the Courts requesting the restriction be lifted.
You can seek a modification through the Courts requesting the restriction be lifted.
Q: Son's father appeal child support and made me look unstable because I was living with family. I have my own apartment
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Q: am I married if the husband has notorised a decolration form one that we both sign to be married
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
You should consult in-person with a family law attorney. They can review your documents and obtain information in order to give you advice directed to your personal situation. Do not stay in an abusive relationship. There are many places that offer help, please seek them out.
You should consult in-person with a family law attorney. They can review your documents and obtain information in order to give you advice directed to your personal situation. Do not stay in an abusive relationship. There are many places that offer help, please seek them out.
Q: Hello I have a question on a possible seperation.
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
You state the bought property together, hopefully, it is in both their names. Have her consult with a family law attorney.
You state the bought property together, hopefully, it is in both their names. Have her consult with a family law attorney.
Q: Default judgement to cps taking parental rights. Can the completed msa be filed with court and will judge reset or hear?
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
Whatever the situation is, you need to move right away before the Court loses jurisdiction. Consult with a family law attorney familiar with termination as soon as possible.
Whatever the situation is, you need to move right away before the Court loses jurisdiction. Consult with a family law attorney familiar with termination as soon as possible.
Q: Are discovery requests allowed for a temporary order hearing on child custody?
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
It would depend on the complexity of the case and how long from now the hearing is. I don't know what you are trying to accomplish; however, there are many ways to obtain information useful at the hearing, i.e. subpoena witnesses along with their records, school records, dr's records, etc.
It would depend on the complexity of the case and how long from now the hearing is. I don't know what you are trying to accomplish; however, there are many ways to obtain information useful at the hearing, i.e. subpoena witnesses along with their records, school records, dr's records, etc.
Q: my childs mom agreed
Tammy Lyn Wincott's answer
Really depends on if there is an existing court order, what the order states, how long she has been with you, etc. I recommend consulting with a family law attorney in your area.
Really depends on if there is an existing court order, what the order states, how long she has been with you, etc. I recommend consulting with a family law attorney in your area.
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