I don't think the county has been defrauded as long as you have faithfully been paying the property taxes. You could have simply gifted the tax...

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There is a step missing. You state the Special Power was for when your parents were out of state. Presumably the deed was titled in your parents...

Agree with all counsel and add: "Send her a deed and have her sign it and send it back". The signature must be notarized otherwise the Recorders'...

I agree with attorneys Doland and Areshenko. There is very little chance absent a complete forgery, and somehow bypassing a notary's ...

I think you should call the Calif. Dept of Real Estate. They can't give legal advice but can tell you whether the arrangement in California is...

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Each of you would do a separate Transfer on Death Deed naming the same beneficiary(s). Please note however, the statute which allows keeping the...

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I would strongly suggest you form and transfer the property to an LLC. And if you and your spouse do not yet have an estate plan, that you consider...

I agree with attorney Steingraber about terminating the joint tenancy. But as to your 1/2 interest + any other separate property, just doing a will...

I think you should consult a tax CPA experienced with trusts and estates. Either that, or go back to the attorney who drafted the irrevocable...

I agree with all counsel's view that you cannot file multiple actions for the same claims in other states. What is confusing to me is you state...