The payment of debts/invoices, and/or occupancy of real property does not affect ownership of the real property. When someone dies in Virginia...

I'm sorry you are having a difficult time. We never want to hear about our personal situations from outsiders. That said, there is no duty of...

Mr. Farr is 100% correct, and so was the title company in putting every person who is on the deed on the deed of trust. Nothing in a deed of trust...

The landlord is free to sell the house at any time. The new owner will be bound by whatever contracts (like leases) encumber the property beyond...

I agree with Mr. Weinman, and join him in offering my condolences for your loss. Your items are yours, joint items need to be sorted out, and your...

Title to Virginia real property includes the land described in the deed and the permanent improvements to the land. A brick home is a permanent...

I moved this question to "Real Estate" as in Virginia real property generally flows through recorded documents in the land records. If your...

The deed of trust (similar to a mortgage) is the form of security for a lender on a real property loan in Virginia. The due on sale clause of the...

This response is only applicable to a purchase of property located in Virginia. I can't speak to other state practices: You can't take title as...

The other attorneys who answered this question hit on the issues. You really need to see an attorney in your area who practices in real estate and...