Deceased Bank Account with Beneficiary on account

Sorry to hear about your family troubles, they are the worse. As your sibling had the atm card, and the password, the bank would not be liable...

Can a lien be attached to a property in a trust in CA and if someone released a lien can that same person reattach another lien

The simple answer to all your questions is yes, but it depends. A trust can be liable for a debt which results in a lien. If a lienholder...

What is the law in California concerning neighbors sharing the cost of a mutual fence repair/replacement due to old age?

If the neighbor’s property is completely enclosed with fencing (including the fence you share), then he is mutually obligated to maintain the...

I have a former Countrywide loan and heloc ,now with B of A. Why will they not negotiate a make home affordable with me?

It may be that you do not qualify for a loan modification under the guidelines; it is impossible to say without all the facts. As a starter, your...

For a man and wife's deed on their home, what's the difference between/community property/ & /joint with right of survivorship/?

If your current deed states that you own the property as “ community property,” then on the first spouse’s death, the surviving spouse owns half,...

My second mortgage holder is unwilling to accept a short sale. Am I still liable for the 2nd mortgage? Am I protected in CA?

The problem with your situation is that the buyer will not agree to close the sale if the 2nd lender does not agree, because the 2nd lien would...

Will trustee sales still take place after loan modification approved by the lender?

You must assume the trustee’s sale will take place until the trustee informs you otherwise. Do not feel comfortable that the loan was modified...

How do I challenge the breaking of a JTWROS

You do not explain what you mean by “broke deeds.” If that means she conveyed her interest to a third party, then yes, she has severed the joint...

The only thing required is to prepare a deed to your niece, and have it notarized and recorded. Once it is recorded, it is her...

How is the 2nd piece of property affected on a loan when 1st piece of property is in default?

Your question is a bit confusing. If BOTH properties are security for the same mortgage loan, meaning the Deed of Trust describes both properties,...