Wife's responsibilities on the estate of late husband.

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   James Frederick

   Livonia Probate Attorney

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   Answered June 24, 2012 21:23. I agree with Attorney Pippen. You need to consult with a lawyer and take care of this right away, if you have any hopes of retaining the home. Whether you are on the loan agreement or not is not really relevant. Because the lien attaches to the property, and this is a secured debt, if you do not make payments, the lender can foreclose on the house. If that happens, you will have about six months to vacate the property.
   
   There may be other options, as Attorney Pippen alluded to, however. You should explore these with a probate/real estate attorney as soon as you can.
   
   James Frederick

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   Joseph PippenPro

   Largo Estate Planning Attorney

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   Answered June 24, 2012 15:01. You would need to meet with an attorney to discuss a strategy to proceed with your situation.
   If you are not on the mortgage(or any mortgage) you are not liable for the debt and possible judgment.
   However-you will be named in the foreclosure lawsuit because you have an interest in the property as your name is on the deed.
   Many attorneys spend a lot of time on foreclosure defense, short sales, and loan modification law.
   You have many opportunities in this stressful time in your life.

   The answer given does not imply that an attorney-client relationship has been established and your best course of... moreThe answer given does not imply that an attorney-client relationship has been established and your best course of action is to have legal representation in this matter. less

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   Carol A. Morris

   Livonia Probate Attorney

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   Answered June 26, 2012 07:52. I agree with both attorneys here. I do wonder if the lien is valid since they did not include you in the modification loan. I would seek the advice of someone who has done alot of the loan modification/foreclosures issues.
   
   Re-post your question in the real estate section, you'l get more replies there.

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