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CAN A JUDGE GIVE ME AUTHORITY TO HAVE AN ABANDONED SAILBOAT REMOVED FROM MY PROPERTY

Marshall's answer | Answered on September 25, 2013

You can bring an action for ejectment to force your neighbor to remove the boat. You can bring an action for trespass to get damages fro the time...

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My mom just passed away in Florida. She was divorced and her ex was paying the house payment. He stopped paying 2 months ago.

Marshall's answer | Answered on September 25, 2013

The answer to your question depends on how the title to the house was vested and what you mother's divorce decree said about her ex-husband's...

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When someone signs a deed on behalf of someone else, does the signer's authority have to be of record?

Marshall's answer | Answered on September 25, 2013

There is no legal requirement that the power of attorney be recorded. However, the power of attorney would have to be produced each time the deed...

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Does an agent's authority have to be stated on the deed itself?

Marshall's answer | Answered on September 25, 2013

An individual can give an agent the power to sell and covey real estate through a properly drafted and executed power of attorney. Usually, a the...

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I'd like to withdraw a request for a commercial real estate loan. What is the best way to do that?

Marshall's answer | Answered on September 24, 2013

You are the one that is in control of the situation. All you have to do is to tell the bank that you are no longer interested in getting a loan...

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Is an Assignment of Mortgage Void or Invalid if?

Marshall's answer | Answered on September 24, 2013

I agree with both attorneys Wagner and Johnson. There is nothing in what you posted that would cause any concern. Unfortunately, this is not...

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Condo owner with guest who was denied a lease in diff. unit due to felony convictions and moving in prior to lease approval.

Marshall's answer | Answered on September 24, 2013

The answer to your question depends on the wording of your declaration of condominium. While screening of tenants is common, it is unlikely that...

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We are about to buy a house from an owner. what do we need to look out for? how much does a real estate attorney cost?

Marshall's answer | Answered on September 24, 2013

A lawyer can guide you through all of the hurdles of a real estate closing. The amount a lawyer will charge will vary from lawyer to lawyer and...

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What is the statute of limitations on quiet title actions?

Marshall's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

An answer to your question would require a complete review of all of your documents, including your deed, the foreclosure case file, and all of the...

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FLORIDA ATTORNEYS ONLY PLEASE - ON A CASH DEAL THE SELLER IS SUPPOSED TO PAY TITLE THE CLOSING FEE PER THE CONTRACT.

Marshall's answer | Answered on September 23, 2013

There is no Florida law about who pays for the title insurance at a closing. The custom varies from county to county. In some counties, it is...

Marshall C Deason Jr.'s Answers (6258)

CAN A JUDGE GIVE ME AUTHORITY TO HAVE AN ABANDONED SAILBOAT REMOVED FROM MY PROPERTY

My mom just passed away in Florida. She was divorced and her ex was paying the house payment. He stopped paying 2 months ago.

When someone signs a deed on behalf of someone else, does the signer's authority have to be of record?

Does an agent's authority have to be stated on the deed itself?

I'd like to withdraw a request for a commercial real estate loan. What is the best way to do that?

Is an Assignment of Mortgage Void or Invalid if?

Condo owner with guest who was denied a lease in diff. unit due to felony convictions and moving in prior to lease approval.

We are about to buy a house from an owner. what do we need to look out for? how much does a real estate attorney cost?

What is the statute of limitations on quiet title actions?

FLORIDA ATTORNEYS ONLY PLEASE - ON A CASH DEAL THE SELLER IS SUPPOSED TO PAY TITLE THE CLOSING FEE PER THE CONTRACT.