My father recently provided me with a bill...and told me he wants it attached to his estate. But I'm not listed in his Will.

This does sound like a very strange arrangement. I would be interested to see what your siblings say about you repaying. Have you asked your...

Is the buyer responsible for an IRS lien on a foreclosing home?

You are not responsible for the lien; however, it will remain a lien on the property if it was not properly foreclosed in the court proceeding. I...

I recently was approved for a "mortgage loan"in Ala. Is the company required to inform me that the deed was a "Quitclaim deed"?

Your question is unclear. However, it appears that you bought property that did not have an access easement. Your rights to this easement and any...

My in-laws have died they said they had a will and it said when they die the property is to be sold and split with all of us

You should contact the local Bar Association in the area where your inlaws lived. They should be able to send an email to all the members of the...

Who are the legal experts on subsidized housing in Tampa, FL?

You should contact the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 342-8011. It will place you in direct contact with The Florida Bar Lawyer...

Bank has started returning my money!

You haven't stated whether you have spoken with a representative from the bank; so if not, I would suggest you start there to find out the cause of...

Have questions re liens in NJ

The loan to your FIL should be documented through the use of a promissory note. If he is willing to offer his home as collateral, you can also do...

Noncompetes are enforceable in Florida; however, they must be reasonable and necessary in time, place and scope. You should engage an attorney to...

The normal course short sale contracts that I review provide that the bank approval contingency is not met until the approval is delivered to the...

Short sale questions

The issue of whether there is taxable income on the debt foregiveness of a successful short sale depends on whether the property is considered a...