Home Mortgage-Loan Modification: Is a loan modification the same thing as a new home loan?

A home loan modification is an amendment to the existing loan terms; not a new loan. You and the lender can agree to any terms. Setting a 30-year...

Writing a book and need expert help with inheritance questions.

Yes, the IRS can levy an IRA account.

Can I bay back a property that I sold as a short sale?

This is the most interesting question I've seen on Avvo in a while. You're asking about whether the doctrine of Revival of Mortgage will apply to...

I run a small business and am granting equity in my company to an investor. If they own a percentage what are they entitled to?

You want some capital to expand the business and you need to take on an equity partner to finance the expansion? There are multiple ways to do...

My dad and mom paid for there house in cash. It was paid for completely! My mom died. My dad remarried.

Is your dad still living? If so, then you'll need to see a real estate attorney about the status of the title and the mortgage. If your dad's new...

Protection from abusive business partner (formerly romantic partner)

You have a thriving business that you have gone into debt to to build and you don't want to lose it. You're business partner has created a...

I am interested in purchasing a duplex in East L.A.IT IS tenant occupied. I d like to occupy one once it closes Escrow.

You can ask the seller of the property or the seller's agent. Or you can check it out online:...

To fully answer the question, a family tree is usually required. I assume from your facts that the cousin who died was not married and did not...

I want to change my trust so my kids receive their inheritance in small amounts over time

These are rather simple and straightforward amendments to your trust, so long as it is revocable. Just to give you some ideas, besides giving...

How can I get my non refundable lease to purchase home money back

Your lease agreement and/or option agreement will control whether or not you can get any of your money back. Send a copy of your documents to a...