If you purchase the condominium as joint tenants with right of survivorship (JTWROS), as each of you dies, the survivors' respective ownership will...

Am I bound by a restriction in my grandmother's will regarding property bequeathed to me through my deceased mother's will?

You should confidentially review the wills and deed with an attorney. The law is hostile to “restraints on alienation.” In other words, the law...

I suggest showing the deed and wills to an attorney. My discussion below assumes that your grandfather and grandmother jointly owned the house (as...

How do I change a property deed from a deceased executor/trustee to a successor trustee?

You can retitle a property by executing a new deed. You should not do this without an attorney. When a trustee takes title in his capacity as...

There are different types of joint tenancy. It sounds like you are describing joint tenancy with right of survivorship (JTWROS). You are correct...

There is no lookback for transfers to become eligible for community Medicaid. Whether you can transfer assets to yourself under the power of...

Will my mom lose Medicaid if I purchase a home for her?

Home equity above a particular threshold is considered to be an available resource in determining Medicaid eligibility. Nevertheless, even if the...

Lis Pendens on a property?

A lis pendens is a notice to the world that the property is subject to litigation. The notice will show up in a title search, so the prospective...

Can the other person on a lease sue me for rent if I have moved out, but my name is still on the lease ?

If she has physically threatened you and your girlfriend, report it to the police. If your name is on the lease, then you are responsible for...

As my colleague stated, you would transfer the deed from yourself to yourself and husband. The new form of ownership would be "tenancy by the...