Questions answered by Benjamin Todd Trotter

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Need a DTPA lawyer or advise on how to find one

Benjamin's answer | Answered on November 13, 2015

Hire an attorney specializing in DTPA and/or construction defect cases. One problem you may have, however, is collecting from the contractor. You...

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Enhanced life estate deed delinquent property tax

Benjamin's answer | Answered on November 13, 2015

The other lawyers are correct. The property taxes will attach to the land. If the taxes are not paid, the government entities can foreclose on...

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Can my parents be helped? Do they need a real estate attorney?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on November 11, 2015

Your father needs to hire a local attorney ASAP. It is good that the land is in your father's name, but it is not completely safe. He might also...

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Do I mediate or go for it all and take my chance with a jury if the other party has already committed perjury once in court

Benjamin's answer | Answered on November 05, 2015

In order to properly answer this question, we would need more information. Is the mediation court ordered? Who scheduled the mediation? When is it?...

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Who has to sign deed when selling property?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on November 05, 2015

His wife would need to sign the Warranty Deed for you to have a 100% interest in the property. At this point, you do have an interest in the...

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If you are married own and own a home, is you wife co-owner?

Benjamin's answer | Answered on November 05, 2015

The other two attorneys are correct. The ownership of the home will be determined on when you acquired the property as well as how you acquired...

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I am buying a home With a Vender lean And the person the owner died And there still mortgage What will I have to do

Benjamin's answer | Answered on November 05, 2015

I agree with Mr. Lautin. There could be issues, however, regarding title and ownership of the property based upon your relationship with the...

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Can ownership to a piece of property be conveyed to a new owner if the owner past away without a will and all heirs are

Benjamin's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

It's possible with an Affidavit of Heirship or probate proceedings for a court to determine the heirs. Contact an attorney and provide him/her with...

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Does hospital has the authority to put an hold of your house after finalmortgage payments

Benjamin's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

It would depend on a number of issues such as who is listed as the owner of the home, was the home conveyed through a will or intestate succession,...

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Fraud and forgery.of my land inheritance. x wife forged land deeds by signing my name.

Benjamin's answer | Answered on September 21, 2015

I agree with the other poster. This is a potential criminal and civil matter. Contact a local attorney ASAP and provide him/her with all the...

Benjamin Todd Trotter's Answers (108)

Need a DTPA lawyer or advise on how to find one

Enhanced life estate deed delinquent property tax

Can my parents be helped? Do they need a real estate attorney?

Do I mediate or go for it all and take my chance with a jury if the other party has already committed perjury once in court

Who has to sign deed when selling property?

If you are married own and own a home, is you wife co-owner?

I am buying a home With a Vender lean And the person the owner died And there still mortgage What will I have to do

Can ownership to a piece of property be conveyed to a new owner if the owner past away without a will and all heirs are

Does hospital has the authority to put an hold of your house after finalmortgage payments

Fraud and forgery.of my land inheritance. x wife forged land deeds by signing my name.