Questions answered by David S Hoffman

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I live in California, already paid off the loan of my house & got a letter "Substitution of Trustee & Full Reconveyance".

David's answer | Answered on March 19, 2013

What you received works the same was as a deed of reconveyance. The document you received should have been recorded by your lender. This provides...

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Offer on house in probate! Still waiting on attorney and not sure if I can accept offer or not.

David's answer | Answered on March 18, 2013

I agree with Attorney Woodson. I assume from your question that you either don't have Letters of Administration, or you don't have the ability to...

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Unclear as to process to follow after death of estranged mother.

David's answer | Answered on March 17, 2013

You need to immediately talk to an attorney versed in New York State probate law. That is your next step.

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Is it legal for tenant in single family home to rent rooms by the week to many different borders at same time continuously?

David's answer | Answered on March 16, 2013

You may also want to consider a claim for nuisance against the landlord. The landlord is ultimately responsible for what happens on the property.

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ON PRIVATE RANCH CAN WE INSTALL GATE WHERE THERE MAY BE PRESCRIPTIVE EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY AFTER THE NEIGHBOR HAS CAUSED DAMAGE

David's answer | Answered on March 15, 2013

You may want to obtain a civil harrassment restraining order, preventing her from driving excessive speeds; holding parties, etc. This gets the...

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What is the process for enforcing a Real Estate Sales Contract in the state of California when a seller will not move?

David's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

Assuming you have tendered full performance, you need first, to demand mediation under the contract. If you are using the CAR contract, you must...

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My father passed. He has four pieces of property in his trust. He did not put his bank acct. in the trust. He had 4 children.

David's answer | Answered on March 14, 2013

I agree with Attorney Greenberg. However, if the Bank Account had "pay on death" beneficiaries, and your brother was excluded, while the rest of...

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My ex fiance threated to throw my belongings in the street if I did'nt sign a quick deed, now she won't let me enter the housse.

David's answer | Answered on March 13, 2013

You should consider obtaining a civil restraining order, within which you could ask the judge to permit you the opportunity to retrieve your...

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I own a property with a home on it, dirt driveway that I share with a back empty lot. I am pouring cement to develop the

David's answer | Answered on March 13, 2013

Civil Code sec. 845 covers this question. When an easement is owned by more than one person, or attached to two or more parcels, the cost to...

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Add My Name to Property Ownership

David's answer | Answered on March 13, 2013

I agree with Attorney Boss with one clarification -- it is your wife, and only your wife, who must sign the deed, transferring title from her name...

David S Hoffman's Answers (281)

I live in California, already paid off the loan of my house & got a letter "Substitution of Trustee & Full Reconveyance".

Offer on house in probate! Still waiting on attorney and not sure if I can accept offer or not.

Unclear as to process to follow after death of estranged mother.

Is it legal for tenant in single family home to rent rooms by the week to many different borders at same time continuously?

ON PRIVATE RANCH CAN WE INSTALL GATE WHERE THERE MAY BE PRESCRIPTIVE EASEMENT FOR DRIVEWAY AFTER THE NEIGHBOR HAS CAUSED DAMAGE

What is the process for enforcing a Real Estate Sales Contract in the state of California when a seller will not move?

My father passed. He has four pieces of property in his trust. He did not put his bank acct. in the trust. He had 4 children.

My ex fiance threated to throw my belongings in the street if I did'nt sign a quick deed, now she won't let me enter the housse.

I own a property with a home on it, dirt driveway that I share with a back empty lot. I am pouring cement to develop the

Add My Name to Property Ownership