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I am the sole heir with a living trust to my dads estate. My name is on the mortgage but not on the deed.how do i get the deed

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 27, 2013

You need to contact a CA lawyer on this but generally if property is placed in a living trust then the purpose of it is to transfer the property to...

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What happens if you stop a estate auction If it's Not The right price you wanted

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 27, 2013

Depends on how you listed the sale i.e. if you set a reserve price or not or whether you auctioned on on condition that you approve the price. You...

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Douglas's answer | Answered on October 27, 2013

Depends on when it is accepted by the buyer. If the buyer counteroffers then the contract is void. Also, the contract from you to the buyer may...

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Is probate necassary if my mother dies and in will left all to me, and the home was quitclaim deeded to me?

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 27, 2013

There is a huge difference between passing the property to you in a will and quitclaiming the property to you outside of the will. The former may...

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WI. Can an inter-spousal transfer deed or partial quit claim protect a spouses half interest of the home?

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 27, 2013

This is really a family law issue that should be pursued in a equitable distribution action. You would claim an equitable interest or...

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My grandparents died and they have land in mecklenburg county,virginia how can i take over the deed to the land.

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 27, 2013

You would have to see what their will indicated about their estate to see who the land passed to as a starting point. If they left you the land...

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Can I reclaim my deceased mother's real estate after a questionable quitclaim to my sister?

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 27, 2013

You definitely have a lot going on here and should consult and attorney before signing anything. If the quitclaim deed is invalid then you may...

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Is appraisal needed to transfer part of the rental real estate to child?

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 27, 2013

You can always transfer a partial ownership in a property to another individual. In this case it would be a 20 percent undivided interest. There...

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Can the bank foreclosure on you for being two payments behind ?

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 27, 2013

If you are in default in accordance with your note then you can be foreclosed upon. Sounds like you have bbeen in default for at least 11 months...

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I got a citation/ticket for speeding 45mph on a 35mph zone ,also cited for driving without a license. Is it a must to appear?

Douglas's answer | Answered on October 27, 2013

Unless you accumulate enough points your license will not be revoked by these charges. Therefore, knowing how many points you have already is...

Douglas E. Portnoy's Answers (528)

I am the sole heir with a living trust to my dads estate. My name is on the mortgage but not on the deed.how do i get the deed

What happens if you stop a estate auction If it's Not The right price you wanted

10/26/13

Is probate necassary if my mother dies and in will left all to me, and the home was quitclaim deeded to me?

WI. Can an inter-spousal transfer deed or partial quit claim protect a spouses half interest of the home?

My grandparents died and they have land in mecklenburg county,virginia how can i take over the deed to the land.

Can I reclaim my deceased mother's real estate after a questionable quitclaim to my sister?

Is appraisal needed to transfer part of the rental real estate to child?

Can the bank foreclosure on you for being two payments behind ?

I got a citation/ticket for speeding 45mph on a 35mph zone ,also cited for driving without a license. Is it a must to appear?