With 10 heirs scattered across 4 states, how is the closing handled ?

You need to seek the advice of an attorney in your local area who is familiar with Probate and Real Estate transactions. Your explanation is a bit...

What is the next step? What is next for the managing heir to do to sell the land since selling is the desire of the majority.

So to answer your question, more information is really needed. Depending on how long ago the person who "owned" the property died, Probate Court...

How do I go about getting the rotten floors and joist fixed after closing

Your question really isn't something that can be answered in a forum like this. You should gather up all of your closing documents and either go...

How can I terminate a beautification easement

You need to find a local attorney who does Real Estate Litigation and have them review the easement if one actually exists and is recorded. Also,...

Can I just write in a change on my will and have it notarized?

Your will is not going to control your donation of your body to MUSC. In order to do that you have to fill out an entirely separate package for...

Enforcement of restrictions

Contact your HOA as a first step to enforcement. Covenants often have a paragraph that also states any "homeowner" can enforce the covenants also...

Mutual funds and the will in SC?

There is not enough information here to accurately give you an answer. You state that you are in SC, but were did your mother reside when she...

If I sign my house over with a quitclaim deed how do I get my name off the mortgage ?

Unfortunately, transferring your interest by quitclaim deed does not remove you from your obligation under the Note and Mortgage. You would have...

If there is an active lawsuit, then the question is best put to the lawyer who represents the HOA. If the Board has not hired a lawyer yet and...

Mom passed away on January 5th 2019. Do I have to have her taxes done?

Yes, you will need to have her 2018 taxes done and her 2019 taxes done in 2020 for the 5 days in 2019. The 2019 tax return will check the box that...