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A,B,C own home. A is 50% owner, dies leaving his % to B who now owns 75%. Is C obligated for more than his 25% share of costs?

Erica's answer | Answered on December 26, 2009

As for ownership, if the deed is clear with regards to the percentages, then you are right, C owns nothing more than the 25% and has a 25%...

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I never married but we bought a home together, i am not on the mortgage but i am on the deed, what are my rights to the home?

Erica's answer | Answered on December 22, 2009

The other homeowner cannot "legally" remove you from title without your being paid for your interest and your releasing your claim. I put...

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Is there a way to transfer ownership of a home to my dauighter without having her pay thousans in closing costs?

Erica's answer | Answered on December 22, 2009

To answer your question about the gift of equity, you should talk to a tax professional about whether there is any tax implication for your...

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Repaired something without a tradesman license. owner did not pay. can I sue/ place lein w/o penalty for not being licensed?

Erica's answer | Answered on December 22, 2009

It seems to me you put yourself between a rock and a hard place and that you probably know the answer without having to have an attorney answer it...

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Forced sale of property

Erica's answer | Answered on December 22, 2009

The three who want to sell will need to hire an attorney to bring a suit for "partition". In this lawsuit the Court will order the house sold and...

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I let my brother stay on a property i own for free now we want them to leave how do we get them out

Erica's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

If he will not cooperate, you will need to file suit to evict him. Occasionally, there are free legal services at courthouses or through the local...

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There is a lien on my deceased moms property. We did not even know? Now what do we do?

Erica's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

The fact that your mother has died does not negate the rights of the lienholder. You should contact them immediately and see what will be...

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I own property and a person put a lein on the property. The lein holder died. How do I get the lein removed?

Erica's answer | Answered on December 20, 2009

The mere fact that someone died, does not extinguish the lien. You will need to find out who that party's heirs or assigns were. Your resolution...

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How can my parents' home become my mother's now that my father has died?

Erica's answer | Answered on December 18, 2009

If the property was in a Tenancy by the Entirety, then your mother became the sole party on title upon your father's death. Unless she is looking...

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Can a contract be written between daughter and mother statng that once house is paid off by daughter, mother will sign over ?

Erica's answer | Answered on December 18, 2009

You could write a contract, but then there might be concerns about enforcement. The better way would be one of the following: 1. Have your...

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A,B,C own home. A is 50% owner, dies leaving his % to B who now owns 75%. Is C obligated for more than his 25% share of costs?

I never married but we bought a home together, i am not on the mortgage but i am on the deed, what are my rights to the home?

Is there a way to transfer ownership of a home to my dauighter without having her pay thousans in closing costs?

Repaired something without a tradesman license. owner did not pay. can I sue/ place lein w/o penalty for not being licensed?

Forced sale of property

I let my brother stay on a property i own for free now we want them to leave how do we get them out

There is a lien on my deceased moms property. We did not even know? Now what do we do?

I own property and a person put a lein on the property. The lein holder died. How do I get the lein removed?

How can my parents' home become my mother's now that my father has died?

Can a contract be written between daughter and mother statng that once house is paid off by daughter, mother will sign over ?