I agree with Ms. Paquette. Payment of taxes doesn't create any ownership rights. Ownership is determined by the laws of intestate succession, i.e....

Redemption period sale years ago, how long before I am able to get a new mortgage?

Under Michigan law, a sheriff's deed becomes legally effective upon the expiration of the redemption period. So it would appear if you redeemed the...

The property that goes on the inventory is property that was owned by the decedent (the person who passed away) at death. Property that belonged to...

Do you mean you have $400,000 in equity in your home free and clear of liens? If so, bankruptcy is not going to work for you unless you file a...

I agree with Mr. Morris. The equity you can keep in bankruptcy is determined by your exemptions, and those vary depending on whether you elect...

Generally, if the buyer can't fulfill the requirements to close, then it would be a breach of contract. Your contract should have language that...

How do I protect my rights when I pay for a parking space in my apartment complex but someone else parks in my space without per

Your first move would be to call the apartment complex and report it to management. The management might put a notice or something on the car...

Who is liable for taxes on any sales within a TOD account after the death of the decedent but before distribution to the benes?

Regardless of the timing of any distributions, the ownership of the stock vested in the beneficiaries as of the date of death. At that point, they...

The answer to this depends on whether the deed uses words like "as joint tenants with right of survivorship" when describing the interest you and...

Who now owns the property?

I agree with my colleagues. But if all you want to know is who owns the property, you could go to a title company and have them do a title search...