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I am a widow and my husband and I made a trust before he died. Everything was to be divided between my two children.

Rebecca's answer | Answered on January 09, 2012

I agree with the prior post as it is entirely on point. Depending on how the property is titled (and assuming you can change title), there are...

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Illinois Power of Attorney, Drafted in Illinois by IL Attorney, for use in IL, but signed out of state?

Rebecca's answer | Answered on January 06, 2012

I agree with the previous post. The only problem that you might run into is getting it property signed in the foreign jurisdiction you are in. In...

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I want to operate a non profit in Florida Mysef

Rebecca's answer | Answered on January 05, 2012

I agree with the prior posts as they are directly on point. You must also consider your purpose for establishing the nonprofit. The IRS website...

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My mother was named in my grandfather's living trust. My mother has since passed, do her heirs have any legal right to the trust

Rebecca's answer | Answered on January 04, 2012

The answer to this question depends on the terms of the trust. If the trust provided for benefits to pass to her heirs should she die, then you...

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Need advice on when it is ok to provide Limited Power Of Attorney to a Real Est Co who may be negotiating a Short Sale w/Lender?

Rebecca's answer | Answered on January 04, 2012

I don't believe there is any reason for a homeowner to grant a POA in connection with a short sale. All banks require the homeowner/lender to sign...

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Quit Claim deed

Rebecca's answer | Answered on January 03, 2012

I agree with the previous post but would also like to clarify for you that the property will still be encumbered by the lien of the mortgage. So,...

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In Florida,When you are buying a home and get preapproved by your broker, why does it still take so long to get a final approval

Rebecca's answer | Answered on December 30, 2011

I assume by "broker" that you mean "mortgage broker". Getting prequalified is the initial step in the process. This usually involves submitting...

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The retention department at bank said we are in foreclosure,but I say we are not-bank did not refile civil action, are we?

Rebecca's answer | Answered on December 30, 2011

You are correct that the Foreclosure Complaint must be refiled as well as the Lis Pendens. There will be no foreclosure sale date for sometime...

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My husband and I own a home , we have

Rebecca's answer | Answered on December 29, 2011

You can transfer the property. Your concern is whether the due on sale clause will be triggered under the mortgage, I am assuming. Normally, as...

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Transfer Deed

Rebecca's answer | Answered on December 29, 2011

If the goal is to have the two of you as tenants by the entirety (the common form of ownership for married couples), then, yes, this is what you...

Rebecca F Emmons's Answers (69)

I am a widow and my husband and I made a trust before he died. Everything was to be divided between my two children.

Illinois Power of Attorney, Drafted in Illinois by IL Attorney, for use in IL, but signed out of state?

I want to operate a non profit in Florida Mysef

My mother was named in my grandfather's living trust. My mother has since passed, do her heirs have any legal right to the trust

Need advice on when it is ok to provide Limited Power Of Attorney to a Real Est Co who may be negotiating a Short Sale w/Lender?

Quit Claim deed

In Florida,When you are buying a home and get preapproved by your broker, why does it still take so long to get a final approval

The retention department at bank said we are in foreclosure,but I say we are not-bank did not refile civil action, are we?

My husband and I own a home , we have

Transfer Deed