Kurt Duane Elkins's Answers (1781)

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Real Estate Contract Law

Kurt's answer | Answered on April 24, 2015

David is correct. This matter should be settled. Litigation on a matter like this could be $50,000 or more for each of you with no guarantee of...

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Is it better to quitclaim, transfer, or grant deed my portion of the real estate to a revocable living trust where I am trustee?

Kurt's answer | Answered on April 24, 2015

Hello, I agree with the answer above, it covers the big points to consider. In particular you should be careful with the lender. In most cases in...

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Can I register a business as a sole proprietor if my former business partner has stepped down but now wants to come back?

Kurt's answer | Answered on April 23, 2015

Hello, You need to read your partnership agreement. It is possible that it "expires" called a terminating event. Her leaving could be such an...

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I acquired property from my mother via quit claim, found lien that step brother put on property, is lien legal?

Kurt's answer | Answered on April 22, 2015

Hello, I agree with both lawyers above. You should contact a lawyer in AZ for the best answer because the property is in AZ and the law involved is...

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Litigation

Kurt's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

Yes, they could get the transfer set aside. In particular if you had any equity and did not sell it for fair value it would be a problem. You...

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Declaration of Homestead - how to prepare form when asked 'name followed by how title is held'

Kurt's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

I agree with both answers above. I think a quick consultation with a local attorney would be in order. I know that the legal zoom and office supply...

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Can I give a gift for downpayment and be on the title?

Kurt's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

You can give a gift. It must be disclosed to the lender and it must be a TRUE gift. The mortgage fraud laws are strict after the real estate crash....

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What is the best way to protect myself from liability using a Power of Attorney while managing real estate?

Kurt's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

You should get your real estate license if you do this for for another person for compensation.

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How can i break a lease without affecting me. I'm very unhappy to live there and want to move within the next couple months.

Kurt's answer | Answered on April 21, 2015

The answer above is good. You should contact the landlord and try to work out a solution. If the unit is substandard you MAY be able to move out...

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Can I get a real estate license I'm California if I have a felony but completed a rehab program

Kurt's answer | Answered on April 19, 2015

It is possible to get a license with a conviction, rehab and conduct after your conviction are two important factors the BRE will consider. Please...

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