Purchase of California rental property where a suicide occurred.

You say you purchased this property through a foreclosure. The rules of disclosure change in the event you are purchasing this property either at...

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Can I transfer the deed to my home to my 14 year old child?

As my colleagues have suggested, while it is legally possible to do so, it may not be the most practicable solution. Investing some time with a...

How do I set up an estate account.

You need to open a probate. If your father had a will, whomever the will names will be the executor. If he died intestate (no will), you may...

There was an error in a deed of trust by someone with my husbands same name the attorny pulled in me and my husbands deed with t

I'm not sure I understand the question, but you seem to be saying that you are now on record as owning a second house, (or owing a loan against a...

How does one have a bogus building department lien removed?

You've heard the old saying "you can't fight city hall?" You will need to work with the local Building Dept. While you are "innocent" of creating...

Is a construction to permanent loan in CA considered a purchase money loan?

This is a damn good question that there might not be a definite answer to without more information. For instance, many construction loans require...

Is this letter an official request or notice? If I don't "let him know" by Jan. 9, 2012, will I forfeit my right to file claim?

Do you know how your unmarried partner held title to the house? Do you know how much the house is worth? Did he have bank accounts only in his...

I'm sorry, but this question makes no sense in its current form. A Grant Deed and a Deed of Trust are two separate and distinct documents. A...

Is building code enforcement against unpermitted room required to disclosure during transaction?

In a word, no. You probably needed to disclose the fact that there was a city code violation. The Transfer Disclosure Statement, codified in...

What do I do as a short sale buyer & the sellers do not vacate after change of ownership? How long does the process take in CA?

Once you are the owner (e.g., escrow closes and the deed transfers), you will need to serve a notice to vacate. I would recommend that you consult...