Have the co-owner issue a deed to you. There may be real property tax reassessment and gift tax issues which will have to be reviewed.

I have a seven year old son. I am divorced and share custody. I would like to get a term life insurance policy so that

You should consider setting up a trust as you may have other assets that should be used for support of your child until he or she is a certain age....

Notwithstanding joint tenancy is equal ownership, you can still have an agreement regarding how the value is to be determined for a buy-out or...

If they were truly gifts and not loans, she has no legal claim to get the money back.

My husband just made us joint tenant on a grant deed to his house.

Yes, with a carefully drafted post-nuptial agreement setting forth rights and obligations with respect to the property.

Selling my home, when a buyer comes to view it, may I ask for a photo ID? Also may I take a photocopy or picture of it?

You cannot require it, but you can refuse to show them your home. You may get resistance from potential buyers and lose out. Maybe better to have a...

Protecting assets before marriage without prenup with an irrevocable trust?

Without a prenup everything you acquire through your profession will be community property. However, assets you owned prior to marriage and...

You cannot obtain a Lis Pendens without claiming an interest in the real property. It does not seem you are claiming an interest in her home, but...

I would like to add my son to my house deed so he can take over when I die

Adding your son as a joint tenant will accomplish what you want. However, it has unfavorable tax consequences and places your home at risk should...

How do shares work within a California Corporation?

The articles provide for the total number of authorized shares. You can issue as many as you want, not to exceed the authorized number. For...