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Besides death certificate, as surviving spouse, do I need to file special paperwork for the house due to quit claim on file?

Ellen's answer | Answered on May 18, 2016

I'm very sorry for your loss. I agree with the previous attorney's answer that you should speak with a probate attorney to better understand if...

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Personal property left at our home we bought, still no attempt to picked up.

Ellen's answer | Answered on May 18, 2016

If Seller hasn't retrieved their personal property from your home by May 15th, then the Seller has abandoned this property and it becomes yours to...

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Does someone have a legal obligation to disclose judgment liens prior to real estate purchase in co-owner situation?

Ellen's answer | Answered on April 15, 2016

I agree with the previous answers. You have certainly been hurt financially by purchasing a townhouse that you are now unable to sell.. I...

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How do I protect myself against a Mechanics Lien when getting work done on my roof?

Ellen's answer | Answered on March 03, 2016

I agree with the previous answer. I also recommend that you keep a copy of the repair estimate, that you pay by check or credit card, not by...

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What recourse do I have and do you think I have a case to first keep me from paying, getting them to remove permanently?

Ellen's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

I recommend that you speak to an AZ real estate attorney who does litigation to better understand your rights and any claims that you may have...

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Mortgage company said we have to occupy house to assume it but we want to rent it out is that possible they say we cant do that?

Ellen's answer | Answered on February 28, 2016

I would need more information to be able to fully answer your question. It could be that the bank will only allow you to assume your mother's...

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How can we have the title/deed transferred to us?

Ellen's answer | Answered on February 23, 2016

I agree with the previous responses. You need to understand the tax and potential liability issues in placing the condo in your individual names....

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Do I have any rights

Ellen's answer | Answered on February 16, 2016

I agree with the previous answers. If you have title to the property, and if you could sell the property for a profit, you might have a right to...

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Are deficiency judgments equally distributed among multiple borrowers?

Ellen's answer | Answered on February 16, 2016

If the lender is allowed to get a judgment for the deficiency amount following a foreclosure under South Carolina law, the lender will pursue all...

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Do we still get 90 days to move or leave even if unit/landlord in foreclosure and Fannie May owned but we've been paying rent?

Ellen's answer | Answered on February 16, 2016

If you are on a month-to-month lease, then you are only entitled to a 30 day notice to vacate. However, if you were on a one-year lease that began...

Ellen K. Lawson's Answers (652)

Besides death certificate, as surviving spouse, do I need to file special paperwork for the house due to quit claim on file?

Personal property left at our home we bought, still no attempt to picked up.

Does someone have a legal obligation to disclose judgment liens prior to real estate purchase in co-owner situation?

How do I protect myself against a Mechanics Lien when getting work done on my roof?

What recourse do I have and do you think I have a case to first keep me from paying, getting them to remove permanently?

Mortgage company said we have to occupy house to assume it but we want to rent it out is that possible they say we cant do that?

How can we have the title/deed transferred to us?

Do I have any rights

Are deficiency judgments equally distributed among multiple borrowers?

Do we still get 90 days to move or leave even if unit/landlord in foreclosure and Fannie May owned but we've been paying rent?