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Getting a divorce and have 2 house my wife is only on the deeds,

Carol's answer | Answered on May 06, 2013

Attorney Deason hit the nail on the head. Your divorce decree and your debt to the bank for your home have nothing to do with each other. Make...

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Want to transfer my deed to a life estate do i have to set up a trust to do this and can i transfer my life estat to 2 peopl

Carol's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

You can deed away your life estate, however, understand that the transfer will expire at the end of the "measuring life" (which is most likely...

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Can I back out of a condo purchase "as is" and "cash" contract in Florida Miami.

Carol's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

It is really impossible to give you a specific yes/no answer without knowing what your "as-is" purchase contract states. If there are any...

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Post closing, is seller responsible to resolve inspection items on the contract that weren't adequately repaired prior to close?

Carol's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

In all probability, if it has been this long, the Seller will NOT be arranging for the termite treatment. If you did not hold any money back in...

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Real Estate: I just bought a condo and want to sell it within 2 years. Do I need to pay a 15-25% tax on my profit?

Carol's answer | Answered on May 05, 2013

Not exactly. This is a prime example where a little bit of knowledge about legal issues can be misconstrued and lead to the dissemination of...

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My ex husbands uncle passed away in a nursing home in Orange County, NY. He had a will. My ex was the POA & Administrator

Carol's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

I am not sure what paying back SSA has to do with you being divorced. Can you make your question more clear? If the uncle devised you money, your...

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We have polybutylene pipes in house and they busted in bathroom. We had to fix. More of this will happen. What can we do?

Carol's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

I have run into this sort of thing before. You will want to replace the pipes as soon as you can. Call your insurance agent and find out if they...

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Getting someone out NOT on the lease.

Carol's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

As correctly stated by Attorney Deason, eviction is not an option as he is not a tenant. If you need him out by Monday, and you are truly fearful...

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CAN MY GRANDSON CLAIM RESIDENCY USING MY ADDRESS IN FL. TO SAVE $$$$$$ IN ORDER TO ATTEND A COLLEGE IN ORLANDO?

Carol's answer | Answered on May 03, 2013

In order to be classified as a "resident" for purposes of getting the break on tuition, he needs to move into your home for the statutory period to...

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I bought a short sale with a condition of rent it back to the last owners.

Carol's answer | Answered on May 02, 2013

No, it isn't. Have you closed on this yet?? If so, then you MUST have signed the Lender's required Short Sale Affidavit that clearly forbids such...

Carol Anne Johnson's Answers (3218)

Getting a divorce and have 2 house my wife is only on the deeds,

Want to transfer my deed to a life estate do i have to set up a trust to do this and can i transfer my life estat to 2 peopl

Can I back out of a condo purchase "as is" and "cash" contract in Florida Miami.

Post closing, is seller responsible to resolve inspection items on the contract that weren't adequately repaired prior to close?

Real Estate: I just bought a condo and want to sell it within 2 years. Do I need to pay a 15-25% tax on my profit?

My ex husbands uncle passed away in a nursing home in Orange County, NY. He had a will. My ex was the POA & Administrator

We have polybutylene pipes in house and they busted in bathroom. We had to fix. More of this will happen. What can we do?

Getting someone out NOT on the lease.

CAN MY GRANDSON CLAIM RESIDENCY USING MY ADDRESS IN FL. TO SAVE $$$$$$ IN ORDER TO ATTEND A COLLEGE IN ORLANDO?

I bought a short sale with a condition of rent it back to the last owners.