What can I do if I bought a house and there were no permits pulled on a remodel

At least in New York, home inspectors are not necessarily either architects or engineers, so they are incapable of passing on the legality of...

I need to remove someone from the deed of my home?

This is something that isn’t going to happen unless your brother initiates it and does it.

How does this work? if my mom sold me her house and I put her on it as a life estate. Can I sell this house without her consent?

No she must join in the deed. And it doesn’t matter where she lives.

What is the time limit that the title company must payoff to lender? It's been 30 days and they have not paid yet.

In New York? A bank check or a wire is completed the day of the closing for next day receipt, the day following the closing. For this the title...

Do I need a lawyer to handle the paperwork

If title to the real estate is in your mother’s name then she would be the person who would have to sell it.

Firstly, he removes himself from the deed, not you. And if he chooses to not remove himself from the deed, it will then cost you a fortune.

Is the contract still valid or is it expired?

The terms of your contract will govern your rights and your responsibilities as they relate to the transaction at hand.

Is it possible to refinance a house and take someone's name off without their signature?

I never experienced the term “first dibs” in the practice of law so wouldn’t count on it.

Can a mother take her son off the deed to the land if he goes to prison ?

Only the son can remove himself from his deed.

Removing someone from a deed

If our brother was added to the deed by your parents as a co-owner, then only our brother can voluntarily agree to remove himself from the deed....