Questions answered by Larry J. Ford

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Does liveing rights have more control than deed holder

Larry's answer | Answered on July 11, 2014

If by "liveing" rights, you mean a "life estate" in real property, in North Carolina a person who holds a valid life estate in real property has...

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My aunt is in a nursing home, she has a house, is it legal for the state to take her home, we(POA) can't sell it.

Larry's answer | Answered on June 21, 2014

Depends upon the state in which your aunt is in the nursing home, and if she has received, is receiving, or has applied for Medicaid. In North...

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Mother's husband forged her name on a Deed of Trust and she was unaware. He has now passed away. Who is responsible?

Larry's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

In order for a signature on a Deed of Trust to be valid for recording in the Register of Deeds, it must be notarized. Was it notarized? If so,...

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Do I object right off the bat to the Summary of Judgement? The Plaintiff's attorney says no response was sent. It was received.

Larry's answer | Answered on June 01, 2014

Since this was asked 7 days ago, and the court date was only 2 days out when you asked it, it may be a moot point by now, but I do agree with the...

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NC-Bait and switch; ad said land 5-7K for 1-3 acres or 40K with cabin; at show said 4 left 1 acre buy now 30K-70K loose deal?

Larry's answer | Answered on May 18, 2014

As the other attorney stated, if the lawsuit has been filed and you have been served with a copy of the Complaint and a Summons, then you need to...

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What are the tax consequences of selling a house in a life estate as the owner vs those to inherit it?

Larry's answer | Answered on April 10, 2014

You need to consult a Rhode Island Elder Law attorney to determine how a transfer and/or sale of the property as you propose affects (1) the...

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Estate What should be new "title"" of my trust, to be amended in its ENTIRETY. I am Grantor & Trustee: d/t/d 6/30/1999.

Larry's answer | Answered on April 10, 2014

One important question is: "What assets have been transferred to the trust?" If real estate is among the assets, then in North Carolina the...

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How do you protect a senior citizen's savings account?

Larry's answer | Answered on March 12, 2014

Consulting with an experienced Elder Law or Estate Planning attorney who practices in the field of Medicaid planning is advisable for the "big...

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Need to break a commercial lease b/c business is failing.

Larry's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

Unfortunately, unless the lease you signed gives you and "early termination option" for a failing business or other good cause, then you are likely...

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A former tenant is trying to sue me for asking her to leave two weeks before the lease was up. She left on her own. Can she ?

Larry's answer | Answered on February 21, 2014

Can she sue you? Yes, she already has! The real question is "Can she win?" She will win, if you do not show up at the Small Claims Hearing and...

Larry J. Ford's Answers (311)

Does liveing rights have more control than deed holder

My aunt is in a nursing home, she has a house, is it legal for the state to take her home, we(POA) can't sell it.

Mother's husband forged her name on a Deed of Trust and she was unaware. He has now passed away. Who is responsible?

Do I object right off the bat to the Summary of Judgement? The Plaintiff's attorney says no response was sent. It was received.

NC-Bait and switch; ad said land 5-7K for 1-3 acres or 40K with cabin; at show said 4 left 1 acre buy now 30K-70K loose deal?

What are the tax consequences of selling a house in a life estate as the owner vs those to inherit it?

Estate What should be new "title"" of my trust, to be amended in its ENTIRETY. I am Grantor & Trustee: d/t/d 6/30/1999.

How do you protect a senior citizen's savings account?

Need to break a commercial lease b/c business is failing.

A former tenant is trying to sue me for asking her to leave two weeks before the lease was up. She left on her own. Can she ?