Responding from a New York perspective, the notary should be licensed in the state where the signature that he or she is acknowledging was executed.

Do I need to add my wife to the mortgage and/or deed if trying to get a FHA loan modification?

If the lender is not willing to proceed with the mortgage modification without your wife being on the deed and the mortgage, then it appears that...

Do I need an attorney to file a partition?

Not if you are fully confident that you can properly handle it on your own.

You could petition the local Probate Court for a determination as to who the rightful heirs and/or beneficiaries are, but you shouldn’t get your...

Can a family member force me to sell my house, even if their name is not on the deed?

Only from what you stated, it appears that he has a very weak case.

You asked the question “can a sibling contest a quit claim deed”. By all means the answer is a resounding YES. Anyone can contest anything, if they...

My father passed. The house is in my mother and his name on a warranty deed. how do we remove his name? ?how much will it cost

Responding from the New York perspective, if title is held by your parents as husband and wife, and they remained married at his death, then...

Want to back out of a home purchase, worried about losing my earnest money?

This is the value that attorneys bring to a real estate transaction. Real estate brokers do not, and cannot, give you legal advice. Perhaps had you...

My Dad passed away he had a will. I was named the executor of his estate. The house was left to me, what do I do ?

You would complete the probate of the estate, and then convey the title to real estate from yourself as executor to yourself individually as the...

The easement agreement if properly drafted should fully disclose therein everyone’s rights and obligations without having to look beyond the terms...