If my dad's name and my name are on the deed of the house i am living in and my dad dies, does the house pass to me like a wife?
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Answered on May 09, 2017
Your question is missing some important facts that your lawyer will need to fully advise you: 1) does Dad have a written Will expressing what you...
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What kind of attorney do I need? Divorce or Real Estate?
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Answered on May 08, 2017
In Maryland, you either go back to the divorce case and move to enforce the agreement, or you file a complaint for partition. It forces your...
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What are the procedures for a property that was left by a deceased person that had no will, and taxes on property hasbeen bought
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Answered on May 04, 2017
If your brother was on title (the deed) as an unmarried man then his interest in the house is part of his probate estate. His ex-wife has her own...
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What Does It Mean To "Divine Their Identities?"
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Answered on May 02, 2017
Counsel is breaking out the vocabulary he paid dearly for in college! As a verb the word means "to discover by guesswork or intuition." It can...
Can a builder adjust a sales price in their favor after a signed contract?
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Answered on April 28, 2017
Do not fall for a bait-and-switch. Even if a mistake was made, it may not be the kind of "mutual mistake of fact" that allows the builder to avoid...
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What options are available to avoid adding a third person to the deed or mortgage of a home in Baltimore, MD?
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Answered on April 28, 2017
You are not required to sign anything. But the other joint tenants may sever your tenancy by granting a part of their interest to others. You have...
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How can I obtain lawyer to help me or present my case at trial?.
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Answered on April 28, 2017
The fact that a deed of trust or deed were not recorded will not necessarily excuse you from 1) paying on the loan you made; or 2) allowing the...
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Can I sue for breach of contract?
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Answered on April 20, 2017
The answer depends on the contract language. If you used a standard MAR contract, you may be required to mediate before a court case may be...
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What is the next step when someone fales to respond to a default approval? 30 days was given no response
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Answered on April 13, 2017
If the Order of Default is already entered, then you will present your evidence at the next hearing. A default does not excuse you from having...
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How do I keep my brother from thinking my parents house is a hotel?
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Answered on April 11, 2017
A "letter stating I would get the house" does not mean you have the house, or will actually receive full ownership. Did she die with a Will? And...