Questions answered by Mark Russell Lewis

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I want to add my 18 yr old to the deed (not mortgage) so he can homestead. Will this trigger a "due on sale" clause?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 25, 2014

I assume that this is not your homestead. If it is your homestead also a whole bunch of issues pop up. That being said, the bank will probably...

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SELLER SELLS HER HOUSE SIGNS DEED TO ME AND THEN DEEDS IT TO HUSBAND BEFORE I CAN RECORD MY DEED.

Mark's answer | Answered on July 22, 2014

You have recourse but you need an attorney. The questions you ask are not simple yes and no. It may be civil and criminal. Did you file a police...

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Who is my Lender?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 17, 2014

You are right to be concerned GO SEE A LAWYER!!!!!!!!

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My farm sold at auction on July 7th, do I have ten days counting day of sale or starting day after..calendar or business days?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

Assuming you are talking about a foreclosure sale its 10 days from date of sale before the certificate of title is issued. BUT in order to remove...

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Someone wants to purchase a foreclosed home before it is auctioned off next month. Who do they need to contact? First step?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 15, 2014

The question does not make sense. If the property were foreclosed the bank would be the owner and the deceased couple's interest would be...

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Explain the procedure for a partition action. What is the role of the judge?

Mark's answer | Answered on July 09, 2014

Basically you file a law suit and ask the judge to force the sale of the land and divide the proceeds among the owners as their percentage...

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Question of proper venue for filing a will as required by FL 732.901.

Mark's answer | Answered on July 09, 2014

The county of domicile (Marion) or the county where the person owns real property

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I bought a condo with my ant who's very sick, Dr. said there's no hope, she has no family in US, only brothers in Colombia,

Mark's answer | Answered on July 03, 2014

If the aunt is competent, you could do a new deed from both of you to both of you as "Joint tenants with a rt of survivorship"

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While checking up on my home as it is being built. I noticed the roof was different than what I was expecting to receive.

Mark's answer | Answered on July 03, 2014

You should see an attorney. These are complicated issues and you can't solve them here.

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Five of us inherited property

Mark's answer | Answered on June 18, 2014

Your question is like a law school exam. Complicated facts and issues as to real estate and estate planning and real estate development. You are...

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I want to add my 18 yr old to the deed (not mortgage) so he can homestead. Will this trigger a "due on sale" clause?

SELLER SELLS HER HOUSE SIGNS DEED TO ME AND THEN DEEDS IT TO HUSBAND BEFORE I CAN RECORD MY DEED.

Who is my Lender?

My farm sold at auction on July 7th, do I have ten days counting day of sale or starting day after..calendar or business days?

Someone wants to purchase a foreclosed home before it is auctioned off next month. Who do they need to contact? First step?

Explain the procedure for a partition action. What is the role of the judge?

Question of proper venue for filing a will as required by FL 732.901.

I bought a condo with my ant who's very sick, Dr. said there's no hope, she has no family in US, only brothers in Colombia,

While checking up on my home as it is being built. I noticed the roof was different than what I was expecting to receive.

Five of us inherited property