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If a Grant Deed states "tenants-in-common" how best can this deed be changed to reflect the death of one of the "tenants"?

Christine's answer | Answered on March 23, 2019

Affidavit is not an option. Probate may be required. There may be a chance for a Spousal Property Petition. To know for sure, contact an attorney.

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What should I do to prepare myself when sibling want to sell their share of the property I live in?

Christine's answer | Answered on March 23, 2019

Everything is negotiable. Work with them on dates and price. I can assure you one thing - it will not be $325k. It will be closer to current value.

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How can I as the trustee collect back rent from sister living on trust property and just quit paying after last parent died?

Christine's answer | Answered on March 23, 2019

Get an order for the back rent in the unlawful detainer and take it out of her share.

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Is it illegal to skip probate?

Christine's answer | Answered on March 22, 2019

What you are suggesting is not legal. It may also not be necessary. Have an attorney do a medi-cal search for your parents.

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No trustee or executor listed in will. Now what do we do?

Christine's answer | Answered on March 22, 2019

Any interested person can ask that the Will be admitted to probate and that they be appointed Administrator with Will Annexed. It is best that...

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How can I take the names of my parents of the property deed ?

Christine's answer | Answered on March 22, 2019

It depends how the deed reads. If you are all joint tenants you can record an Affidavit of Death of Joint Tenant for each of them. If not, you...

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An employee, and on occasion an owner, of a business sexually harass me at a public farmers market. Can they be held liable?

Christine's answer | Answered on March 22, 2019

No. If you are offended by it do not go to or by that stand. There is no legal liability - what they are saying is protected by the 1st Amendment.

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How do I properly respond to a "Petition to Terminate a Trust" when I live in a different state?

Christine's answer | Answered on March 22, 2019

Hire an attorney in Pennsylvania to fight for your share.

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If you have two names on deed but not joint, do you still have to go to court? My aunt passed.

Christine's answer | Answered on March 22, 2019

If they are not joint tenants, what your aunt owned will go to her heirs or beneficiaries of her will or trust. Court may be required depending on...

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Can I be sued for being my dads power of attorney?

Christine's answer | Answered on March 22, 2019

Mr. Armstrong is correct. You should not be doing this - your father should be working with an attorney to make everything clear and official. If...