Step One: "My brother signed his name off." What does this mean? Did he execute and have recorded a Quitclaim deed as to whatever his share was?...

I think both counsel have given you good advice. Attorney Murphy comes at it from the " good guy" practical approach. Attorney Dorfman comes at it...

Yes, it is a problem because an unrecorded deed gives no notice to others as to who might be the title owner(s) of the property. Here is an...

so what is your question? You have only stated the facts with regard to the promissory note but what is it you want to know?

I think all counsel have provided good advice. If you were represented by an agent you definitely need to be talking to him or her about your...

I think attorney Yomtov is correct. What is troubling me by the wording of your question, is that you state you received a Quitclaim deed but also...

So basic community property law provides that where a spouse who uses SEPARATE property to acquire an asset during the marriage ( and continues...

I agree with attorney Talukdar, the question itself raises a lot of questions. Therefore it very difficult to answer. But the key is whether you in...

You might also consider having your parents putting the property into a Calif. LLC and afterwards integrating it with their estate plan such as...

I think attorney Mandel is correct in pointing out that land trusts are not illegal in California. They are formed primarily for what some think is...