What exactly does joint tenancy mean? Does a persons name have to be on any documents under joint tenancy ?

If the grandfather had property and investments the Will should have been probated. You need to contact an attorney to follow up and ensure the...

Have you tried to talk to your neighbor and asked her why she doesn't want to move it? Perhaps there is some simple reason that you can compromise...

Can my mom sell a warranty deed property if my dad has passed?

It depends on how your parents held title. As Mr. Blevins explained, if they held the property as joint tenants with right of survivorship (JTRS),...

I had a mobile home that I allowed someone to assume the notes. Later the home was financed in her name. Unknowingly I was

You need to take all your paperwork to an attorney for advice. If the original note was never paid off and you still hold the first mortgage, you...

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How can a Realtor advertise property for sale and say you can build on it, when in fact, you cant ?

Yes, both the seller and realtor should have disclosed this information. However, it is always up to the buyer to verify information, so it is a...

Grandmas house left to her 5 children and 1 of the children has lived at property for 17 plus years and has almost lost the

How costly it will be depends on how badly the person living in the home wants to stay in possession. Consult with a good attorney with a...

Can I sign a quit claim before the new owner closes without reprimand? Will I be off the mortgage and new deed?

You need to sign whatever paperwork the title company has prepared for this arrangement. As the other attorney explained, signing a quitclaim will...

Is there a new real estate law which states that if one has lived in a property for 2 years the profits from the sale of that pr

You have a lot of unconnected questions and statements here, so I'll try to sort out what I think you're asking. Your mother gave some land to a...

Can a real estate attorney purchase property with a power of attorney for someone

As the other attorneys already explained, yes, if the power of attorney grants that right to the agent. It is often the purpose of the power of...

My Section 8 case management specialist stamped her notary seal and signed her signature.

Are you saying that someone fraudulently put your name on a power of attorney which someone else later notarized without being in your presence or...