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My dad died without a will, and he has a house that is paid off. How do I gain ownership of the property?

Carol's answer | Answered on March 08, 2014

You and your sister will need to open probate in order to get a Determination of Homestead that will transfer title to the heirs. Depending on the...

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Can a family member collect a debt that is 20 years old?

Carol's answer | Answered on March 08, 2014

If no time frame for repayment of the loan was put on the paper you signed and no interest rate or penalty was agreed upon, then he can write all...

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How can my son get his GF off the deed to his house?

Carol's answer | Answered on March 08, 2014

Yes, by selling the home and splitting the profits. The only other, and probably better, option that he has is to file to have the home...

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Partitioning of deed.

Carol's answer | Answered on March 08, 2014

Never, never, never fail to respond to any action - even if service of process is invalid (which, it would appear it is). Doing nothing will cause...

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In Florida, can a husband married to the same woman for over 13 years sign over his assets to others upon his demise? Thanks

Carol's answer | Answered on March 08, 2014

She needs to IMMEDIATELY hire an attorney to see where she stands! As his spouse, she has an absolute right to her spousal elective to his elective...

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No detailed closing costs on statement provided on sale of commercial building. Bank won't give pay off info. No 1098 received.

Carol's answer | Answered on March 07, 2014

You ask 3 questions; 1) yes, you should have asked for a breakdown of the figures prior to closing and refused to close until/unless they were...

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Foreclosure for over 5 years no short sale or bankruptcy and last year bank discharged full loan and released lien on property

Carol's answer | Answered on March 07, 2014

As my colleague mentions, there are a lot of moving parts to this one. Generally speaking, if a bank forgives a debt on the home they should be...

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How would you proceed when you think Personal Representative & Trustee is embezzling for estate, trust, and corporate accounts?

Carol's answer | Answered on March 06, 2014

How would I proceed?? I would IMMEDIATELY hire a knowledgeable trusts litigation attorney to protect your interests. It is much harder to regain...

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Husband and I bought home, I moved out for a time and did a quit claim on home. I moved back in. If we were to divorce?

Carol's answer | Answered on March 06, 2014

Whoa. Wait a minute - are you on the Note (did you sign for the mortgage?) If so, then QCing the property to your husband does NOTHING to remove...

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What type of lawyer do I need to review a short sale contract?

Carol's answer | Answered on March 06, 2014

Smart girl!!! You are absolutely correct - your ex's attorney IS only looking out for him! Hire a good real property attorney with contract...

Carol Anne Johnson's Answers (3218)

My dad died without a will, and he has a house that is paid off. How do I gain ownership of the property?

Can a family member collect a debt that is 20 years old?

How can my son get his GF off the deed to his house?

Partitioning of deed.

In Florida, can a husband married to the same woman for over 13 years sign over his assets to others upon his demise? Thanks

No detailed closing costs on statement provided on sale of commercial building. Bank won't give pay off info. No 1098 received.

Foreclosure for over 5 years no short sale or bankruptcy and last year bank discharged full loan and released lien on property

How would you proceed when you think Personal Representative & Trustee is embezzling for estate, trust, and corporate accounts?

Husband and I bought home, I moved out for a time and did a quit claim on home. I moved back in. If we were to divorce?

What type of lawyer do I need to review a short sale contract?