My friend was offered a apartment building ( 5 units ) by a lawyer for a quick deed.

The facts provided are not clear. A quit claim deed simply grants Grantor's (seller's) interest to someone else.... No promises, warranties, etc....

Both my colleagues have provided excellent advise. You need to give your cousin an opportunity to remove his things and if he fails, use the legal...

What legal documents am I required to complete if I am selling my house without a RE broker/agent?

Both previous answers are sound advice. A real estate lawyer is an excellent investment for you. He will help you prepare the Seller Disclosures...

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I leased my home with an option to buy in 09, they have never paid on time. I have not been paid rent since sept,

In Ohio, if the buyer has paid in 20% or has paid for 5 years or longer, you must use foreclosure to get property back if buyer is in default. You...

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If I'm a nonresident of Pennsylvania and my mother a former resident of Pennsylvania moved to Ohio 23 months before she

An estate is probated in the County and State where a decedent was a resident. Assuming that your mother was an Ohio resident, her estate would...

Are there any conditions under which we can be released from Freddie Macs affidavit of owner/occupancy requirement?

Generally, lenders price loans to investors at a higher rate of interest than an owner occupant borrower. At closing, you probably signed an...

If some one ran a scam on you and took your money how can you fight back?

I'm sorry you were "taken". You should contact the police but the reality is that it is extremely unlikely you will recover your money. I'm sure...

My fiancé of 17 years passed away. I paid all funeral expenses. There is no will. Should I be reimbursed from Estate.

Ohio law establishes a priority for repayment of certain expenses of a decedent's estate. Funeral expenses are at the top of the list. You should...

Are wills public in ohio before the person is deceased

A WILL IS NOT A PUBLIC DOCUMENT UNLESS/UNTIL AN ESTATE IS OPENED FOR PROBATE COURT UPON THE DEATH OF THE TESTATOR. OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN REAL...

What is the statute of limitations to contest a will?

While a Will may be contested within 3 months of notice to beneficiary,(ORC 2107.76 Will contest action - time limits) , your fact pattern states...