Questions answered by Brook McCray Smith

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My deed has a defective legal description. Is it easy to fix?

Brook's answer | Answered on January 09, 2014

You have insured title to the center of the road. I would suggest that you consult with a real estate attorney to determine your optimal course of...

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Condo insurance changes and going against stated bylaws

Brook's answer | Answered on January 08, 2014

This matter is too complex to allow an adequate response online. You (and as many of the other unit owners as are interested) should quickly...

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Is a quit claim deed enough to say you own a home?

Brook's answer | Answered on January 08, 2014

You need to have the deed reviewed by a real estate attorney to determine your current interest in the property. If you were a joint tenant with...

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I signed a contract with a sales firm to handle my outside sales, the LLC was not registered, is the contract valid?

Brook's answer | Answered on January 07, 2014

Was this an LLC from another state? An out of state LLC that is doing business in Michigan "may" be prohibited from enforcing contracts in...

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Can I force the sale of land once my offer has been accepted in writing or can i sue the realtor for fraud?

Brook's answer | Answered on January 07, 2014

You can't force the seller's wife to sign, but you should discuss your claims against the brokers and the seller with a real estate attorney.

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A Michigan PhD was operating as a P.C. and died. He was the sole stockholder and only officer.

Brook's answer | Answered on January 07, 2014

As you can see from the advice given by the other attorneys, you should consult an attorney familiar with business and probate matters regarding...

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Follow up to IRS and mortgage deduction on none perfected morgage

Brook's answer | Answered on January 02, 2014

You can rest assured that once your mortgage lender is made aware of the fact that the mortgage is not properly recorded they will take steps to...

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If the bank never recorded our mortgage with the county can the IRS charge us for deductions we have claimed in the past years.

Brook's answer | Answered on December 30, 2013

There are multiple questions here, but the bottom line is that both you and the bank agree you owe on the mortgage loan so your deductions are...

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Can I sue for a short sell purchase,ive been waiting ten months on a short sell home,now I find out the owner not turning in th

Brook's answer | Answered on December 29, 2013

The short answer is: "Of course you can sue." But in order to determine whether you should sue, you need to take all of your contracts and...

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I make a shampoo and conditioner from my home that im interested in selling to the public...is it legal to do so?

Brook's answer | Answered on December 29, 2013

In addition to complying with Michigan law, you will also need to comply with Federal laws and regulations, particularly regulations promulgated by...

Brook McCray Smith's Answers (3311)

My deed has a defective legal description. Is it easy to fix?

Condo insurance changes and going against stated bylaws

Is a quit claim deed enough to say you own a home?

I signed a contract with a sales firm to handle my outside sales, the LLC was not registered, is the contract valid?

Can I force the sale of land once my offer has been accepted in writing or can i sue the realtor for fraud?

A Michigan PhD was operating as a P.C. and died. He was the sole stockholder and only officer.

Follow up to IRS and mortgage deduction on none perfected morgage

If the bank never recorded our mortgage with the county can the IRS charge us for deductions we have claimed in the past years.

Can I sue for a short sell purchase,ive been waiting ten months on a short sell home,now I find out the owner not turning in th

I make a shampoo and conditioner from my home that im interested in selling to the public...is it legal to do so?