Home is in a family trust with me and my wife as trustees. Can a collection company lien my house and collect?

Since you have a beneficial interest in the house, the lien attaches to that interest. It's not because you are the trustee. You can't transfer...

Collecting on a promissory note for $40,000 that was never honored.

The statute of limitations on a written promise is four years. When was the last payment due on this promissory note?

How do I find a lawyer specializing in construction law to help me with an unscrupulous contractor?

You may want to contact Cathleen M Curl here on Avvo. She is an attorney who seems very knowledgable about construction law.

In a legal sense, the buyer cannot cancel a purchase agreement by text. There are proper CAR forms for that. In a practical sense, the notice...

Is it possible to get my name off a house and mortgage that I hold with my daughter and her husband?

You're on the hook for the mortgage until the loan is paid off. There's no way around that. It's an easy transfer to get you off the title to...

Can a buyer make a real estate offer with cash, provide misleading information of funds and then unable to produce funds?

As the seller, your remedy is to either (1) extend the escrow to allow the buyer's time to get a loan and close; or (2) give a notice to perform to...

I need a real estate attorney

If escrow has not closed, then you can negotiate with the seller on hold-over occupancy through your real estate agent. If escrow has already...

Im trying to apply dual citizenship for Philippine and US, do i pay income tax on both countries?

As a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident, you will file an income tax return on your worldwide income. Whether or not you pay an income tax depends...

Can a wife do a home foundation inspection under her husband's civil engineer license and have her husband sign her report?

I would have you contact Attorney Cathleen M Curl on Avvo. She's a very knowledgable attorney when it comes to construction and the CSLB. She...

Is there a way to protect my personal assets from litigation and bankruptcy. Which type of attorney do I consult with? Thank u

For a home, I like a qualified personal residence trust (QPRT) to hold the house. It is an irrevocable trust that still gives the grantor (you)...

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