A deceased who signed her name as grantor Not as a trustee Does this null the deed or can it be corrected after her death?

If the real estate is a trust asset, the trustee of the trust must sign any deed of the property in her representative capacity, rather than...

Your question is too complex for a yes or no answer. the "right of way" you speak of may be a platted road, an easement, a license, or something...

Is this legal ???

Purchasing a house and obtaining financing for the purchase is a complicated transaction, even if it is done with a family member. Both you and...

Mom refinance home. had bad credit. said not to be on loan, but put me on deed of property. she passed. am I liable for note

A mortgage is a pledge of the house as collateral for the payment of a loan. If the loan is not paid, the lender can foreclose and force the sale...

An attorney introduced his client to buy my house .Can I pay him a sales commission (he is not a licensed RE professional)?

One of the exceptions to the real estate commission statute is a lawyer acting within the scope of his or her practice. If your are unsure of...

If the property is locked without legal access, the owner may have a right to either a common law or a statutory way of necessity. The owner may...

Unfortunately the right to "quiet enjoyment" of property does not mean it will not be noisy. "Quiet" is used in the same sense that it is used in...

Do I need corrective deeds? When I got divorced me ex quitclaimed his interest in two lots in two deeds filed 6 years ago.

Unfortunately, we cannot tell you that the problems with your deeds are harmless without looking at the deeds. While you have identified some...

If you co-sign a lease but are listed as a resident, does the landlord have to notify you before sending you to collections?

It is your responsibility as a tenant to pay the full amount of the rent each month to the landlord, whether or not your girlfriend moved out. The...

Real Estate closing question

I agree with the other lawyers that you should hire an experienced real estate lawyer to protect your interests. However, the bottom line is that...