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I agree with my colleagues that there will be no change in title. The property will automatically pass to the survivor on the death of the joint...

Are there any disadvantages of not recording the deed immediately after closing?

Very dangerous not to record your deed. No one will know that you have any interest in the property until the deed is recorded.

If you co-sign for someone on a mortgage, but your name is not on the deed, is your name "officially" on the mortgage itself?

If your name appears on the mortgage document and you sign the mortgage, the mortgage will be recorded in the county clerk's office. You are "on...

Do they have any ties to the actual home?

The person who agreed to sign the mortgage is a co-signer and has no ownership interest.

What happens to the check I wrote for the down payment? Do i loose that money or is it refunded?

Read your agreement. If you have any questions about the agreement review with your attorney. The terms of a purchase offer are usually specific...

You do not acquire any ownership rights in real property just because you have possession of the deed. Ownership rights belong to the person whose...

Does this rise to the level of a "credible" threat? What recourse do I have?

All of our colleagues are unanimous that you need to file a report and pursue local precinct to follow up on it.

The funds would be part of the estate and would be distributed by will or if none, by intestate distribution. You should contact an estate attorney...

You will likely be able to clear title by affidavit as suggested by my colleagues. .

Malicious prosecution, reason they cannot win/discovery of frivolity technicality clarification

I recommend that you consider your attorneys advice and guidance.