2 brothers are listed on a deed with right of survivorship. If one dies, does the deceased's wife have any claim to the property

No. Ironically the wife of the surviving brother does have an interest in the property, its called her dower right. Dower does not attach to a...

You have asked several questions. You have a right to a habitable place to live. Your rental amount reflects this. If your rental is...

Do I have any legal rights from neglect of my landlords?

As a tenant you are entitled to live in a habitable place. If your place is not habitable, you could very well have an action against the...

4 months in default on 2nd mort. 1st mort. current owe 109,000. 1st 47,000.on 2nd ,house valued at 153,000. settlement of bal.?

I agree with fellow counsel. Be sure, however, that the 2nd discharges you from the debt as well as discharging the mortgage. If this is what...

I moved out of Michigan to take a job in Texas and hired a realtor to sell my house.

I agree with attorney Frederick. You need a complete understanding of all the facts if they are available to you. Your insurance company should...

Do I have a valid claim?

I concur with attorney Gormley. There are many unanswered questions in your factual presentation to accurately reply. Call a good real estate...

This would be a most unusual situation. First, the bylaws are actually a part of the Master Deed itself. Most often, in the case of such an...

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Can my brothers sell the house without me?

More information is needed, at least to clarify exactly what has happened in the estate proceedings. If you have been appointed as...

Quit claim deed advice

If the home has equity and you wish to preserve it, then you should attempt to keep it, sell it, and realize the profit (equity). If there is no...

If I buy a house with a mortgage only on my name, can I put other peoples name (relatives) on the deed of the house I buy?

Yes, but as always, it depends. Most lenders have a provision in the mortgage itself called a " due on sale clause" that typically allows the...