Do we need to pay a real estate attorney when we terminate his service after he handled the case ignoring our instructions?

The attorney did work on the file, and earned a fee. I think if you refused to pay, and you were sued ,you would not prevail. Until you sign the...

Do I pay my school taxes or leave that to the buyer since the house will be closed by the taxes due date?

If you are using an attorney you should discuss this with him/her. If the decision is made to pay the taxes, it may be best to go in person to the...

Contract closing date aug 25.my date sept 11.buyer changed last minute to another mtge co.my lawyer never called me.

You have not provided enough facts in order to receive a proper answer. Generally speaking a contract for the sale of a home contains a mortgage...

A UCC-1 is filed by banks making loans on cooperative apartments. Owners of cooperative apartments own shares of stock in the cooperative...

If a couple is married,say 3yrs, and they buy a house in NJ but put husbands name does wife have any legal claims on that

Yes. In my experience in New Jersey if the person was married at the time of the purchase, even if only his name is on the promissory note with...

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If a bank is involved in your acquisition of the condominium unit they will require you to maintain a particular insurance coverage. A condominium...

How do I add a person to a deed / property that I own in Georgia?

You did not say if the Quit Claim deed was recorded. If it was not, and you still have it, you can simply tear it up. If it was recorded, you...

What he must mean is that his name is the only one on the promissory note to the bank, and that the loan was granted on his credit and income...

Extra tax fee for selling inherited property?

My colleague's answer is accurate. It is not an estate tax, but an tax levied by NYS on property transfers. The Seller is usually responsible for...

Paid downpayment, seller wasn't able to close. What now?

I do not think a time of the essence letter will be helpful. This is sent to force the Seller to close on a date certain. You said you longer...