Spouse's right to real estate property

If you are buying and unsigned a title company, they will probably prepare the quit claim deed as part of the transaction. Attorney Chen's...

Property taxes

Attorney Chen gave you the correct website. The tax assessor sends out bills every September. If you have not received them, you should ensure...

How do I fire the realtor after I signed the listing agreement and signed the offer with the buyer he brought?

One inexpensive step is to set a meeting with your real estate agent's broker, and explain your frustration. The Broker may assign a different...

As attorney Chen indicates, you cannot/should not take unilateral action. What you should do is invite your neighbor over for coffee or tea, and...

My father passes almost 4 years ago. His name and my mothers are both on the deed.

You need to review the current deed -- not deed of trust -- but the deed that vests title in your parents' names. If they held title as either...

A Deed of Trust (DOT) is in itself not a contract. It is evidence of a contract, usually between a borrower and a lender. The contract is the...

So long as there are no other conditions identified in the Deed in lieu, yes. A competent real estate attorney should review the paperwork before...

New entity in California for rental properties

As my colleagues have suggested, an LLC is the way to go. Preferably, one LLC per property. While the intial start-up cost is pricey, if you...

What type of problems with a home, fall under not suitable for living? If problem existed before purchase, can anything be done?

It is difficult to understand your concern. Have you bought a house? In contract to buy a house? Renting a house? The concept of habitability is...

What type of action is best if relatives are stealing my uncle's social security benefits? Probate or civil lawsuit?

I would file a complaint with Adult Protective Services. Give them your uncle's name, age, address, and your concerns about the management or...