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My mom got divorced 37 yrs ago- was awarded the house. Ex lived there less than 1 yr- name still on deed. How to get it off?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

Filing the divorce in decree in the real estate records MAY be sufficient to transfer title. Have an attorney look at it to see if the divorce...

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I loaned friend money to pay off her home. She agreed to give me part ownership of home. How do I get my name on deed?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

The best way to probably handle this is to get a note and deed of trust for the payment of taxes. There are specific forms that should be used and...

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How do I get my name added to a title to a home currently under my ex-wifes name, with her concurrence

Cheryl's answer | Answered on April 07, 2014

Be careful. If he is disabled and receiving SSI and/or Medicaid, she may lose her benefits, because this may be considered an unauthorized gift. ...

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Can a landlord rent a house that has been foreclosed on ?doesnt that mean they no longer own it?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on April 02, 2014

Yes - assuming the landlord you are speaking about is the party who lost the property in foreclosure. If it has been foreclosed, there is a new...

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Joint Tenant with a remainder interest

Cheryl's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

Yes you can. It will take a lawsuit and be prepared to pay several thousand dollars to go to court. The process may take several months. Better...

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Can a city put a lien on you home for not putting up a section of a wood fence?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

If the city repairs the fence, and if the fence is on your property, the city can put a "priviledged lien" on the property for the cost of the...

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Can a joint tenant rights be converted to remainderman? Also fee simple absolute title holder be equal owner on the deed?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on April 01, 2014

1. Probably - I would need to look at the present deed. 2. Fee simple absolute denotes quality of ownership, not quantity. Assuming there are...

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Should I add my name to the deed of "our" home?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

You wouldn't add your name, your husband would convey you an undivided interest. I would recommend that you come to an agreement with your husband...

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This is a real estate Question. Does my Husband need my Signature to sell our House ?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on March 26, 2014

You may want to record a homestead affidavit in the office of the County Clerk, if this is your homestead.

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Is the executor of an estate required to get market value for a parcel of land?

Cheryl's answer | Answered on March 22, 2014

Your sister had a fiduciary duty to act in the best interest of the estate. Assuming Dad is dead, and if you or any other heir believe she is not...

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My mom got divorced 37 yrs ago- was awarded the house. Ex lived there less than 1 yr- name still on deed. How to get it off?

I loaned friend money to pay off her home. She agreed to give me part ownership of home. How do I get my name on deed?

How do I get my name added to a title to a home currently under my ex-wifes name, with her concurrence

Can a landlord rent a house that has been foreclosed on ?doesnt that mean they no longer own it?

Joint Tenant with a remainder interest

Can a city put a lien on you home for not putting up a section of a wood fence?

Can a joint tenant rights be converted to remainderman? Also fee simple absolute title holder be equal owner on the deed?

Should I add my name to the deed of "our" home?

This is a real estate Question. Does my Husband need my Signature to sell our House ?

Is the executor of an estate required to get market value for a parcel of land?