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Been living with my partner for about 2 years. If I refinace my home and put his name on title how do l protect my equity?
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Answered on November 11, 2009
Mr. Dinday is correct. Don't make any foolish mistakes. If you add his name to title, you cannot take it off without his signature. And, as Mr....
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(buying a home) Which is the best way i should hold title.
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Answered on November 11, 2009
I agree with Mr. Fink. The only thing I would add is that you can provide in your trust that if you and your girlfriend are not a "couple" at the...
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What can be done to avoid probate?
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Answered on November 11, 2009
Sorry, but since the house is worth more than $100,000 you will need to probate your mother's estate in order to sell the house or even to put your...
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Great Grandmothers will
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Answered on November 11, 2009
You don't say how much older you are now. How many years have you waited since you turned 18?
As a general rule the signature of a 16 year...
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Quit claim deed
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Answered on November 11, 2009
Before you place the house in your son's name, you have several issues to think about.
First, as Ms. Koslyn suggested, you might have some...
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How can I get my brother to
How can I get my brother to buy me out of a house we co-own?
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Answered on November 10, 2009
You will need to file what is called a "partition action" in Superior Court in the county where the property is located. Talk to a knowledgeable...
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Inheritance
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Answered on November 10, 2009
Based on the information you've provided, it sounds like you need a lawyer in Puerto Rico to assist you - I doubt that any (or at least very few)...
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What was the CA probate limit in 2002?
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Answered on November 09, 2009
I agree with Mr. Lytle. I would suggest, though, that you not delay any longer. Financial institutions are required to turn accounts over to the...
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My mom passed away in 1992, she had a checking account with BOA how do i find out what happened to that account? Acct-individual
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Answered on November 09, 2009
I agree with Ms. Koslyn's advice. After such a long period of time, the bank has probably turned the accounts over to the State Controller's...
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What is calif. law on escheating property that is unowned due to death
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Answered on November 09, 2009
If the decedent owned a home that had a fair market value of more than $100,000 then it does need go through probate (assuming this is a California...