Can real estate be gifted if there's still a mortgage on it?

Yes, if she is the owner, she can gift it to anyone she chooses. You will take subject to the mortgage. There are tax consequences and could be...

How can a family member give me their home without needing an attorney?

You actually need 2 lawyers, one for your brother and one for you.

Signed purchase agreement contingent on mortgage

Depends on your contract, probably unlikely you can walk away. Depending on how your contract is worded, you could be liable foe more than you've...

I sold a property in NJ with my old business partner. My former attorney made a general release.

I think you've answered your own question. if the releases are not reciprocal, you have liability.

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Is it normal to have no bank signature on Short Sale Approval Letter?

What, exactly, is the Seller's concern? I would think you, the buyer, would be more concerned that the letter is not signed - since you need to...

Are you saying that they charged you an ADDITIONAL $50 because the original $50 was late?

Unfortunately, although the others are correct, you should realize that you will not be appointed another attorney to appeal the order, so even if...

What if my landlord has refused to perform an important repair - the lock on my apt. door?

Maybe you did not realize, but your question was already answered...

My New York attorney wants to change my parents deed so they have a Life Estate and I have the remainder interest.

Once you are the title owner, you will need to apply for your own STAR exemption. If there are other exemptions (senior, veteran) to which you are...

We bought a house for 435,000 and closed on April 1 2013 there many things wrong with the house he had 60 days to fix it nothing

I am not sure I agree completely with the previous answers. The Richmond County Clerk's website is down as I write this, so i cannot pull up your...