The short answer seems to be no–the in-laws’ merely being borrowers on a loan secured by the house generally would not give them the right to any,...

Is Seller entitled to all/part of escrow deposit back if Buyer has only gone to one lender?

In determining the destiny of the deposit, the first question is whether the contract has a liquidated damages clause (which really means agreed...

I need a lawyer from california for business law to be able to practice in wyoming. Is that possible?

With the interstate nature of business, it is common for an attorney licensed in one state to advise a client on matters which involve another...

Correct way to dissolve CA S-Corp if there is agreement to repay investor/shareholder?

Your situation is too complex to address fully without more interaction, but here are a few initial thoughts: (1) Generally a corporation owes no...

How do i add my name to deed of friends house? There is still a mortgage on it. Or can I protect my interest some other way?

I strongly affirm your decision to resolve the matter now, before misunderstandings arise and threaten relationships. Your situation has family...

Is that possible to cancel a contract for purchasing a trust-sale property if it is a non-contingency offer?

Here are a few of the questions I would address if I were analyzing the situation as the buyer’s advocate: (1) Was a liquidated damages provision...

The Preliminary Change of Ownership Report should be filed when the Deed is recorded. Filing of the PCOR is required of the transferee under...

When recording a contract for deed, is the buyer supposed to submit a PCOR and does that put property taxes in the buyers name?

The County Assessor will pick up the change of ownership with the recordation of the Deed, which should specify the new address to which the...

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Do I need an attorney for Fannie Mae real estate transaction?

The purchase of a home is a major financial event which has more effect upon the buyer and his or her family than almost anything else they will do...

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If one partner of a two person partnership stops negotiating a termination is there still a partnership? Court case reference..

A general partnership may exist without any express agreement. Under California Corporations Code Section 16202(a), unless it is formed under...

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