Mr. Long is correct. If the debt if unenforceable, you would still have a cloud on title to your property. I am not sure who informed you that the...

If there's no will are we untitled to his estate when my father passed away

I agree with Ms. Gruber. When someone dies without a will, the state intestacy statute (or law) dictates the heirs. Legal children are usually the...

This is a question regarding the status of record title. In Oregon, most real estate transactions include the purchase of title insurance. You...

No will. Can a legal guardian sell a property without consent of the minors involved?

The legal guardian for minors would not automatically have the power over an estate of the parents. Was a probate or small estate filed and/or...

HHow can I add my wife to my home tile?

Mr. Long provided you with a scenario for creating a right or survivorship interest between a husband and wife. I do not know your particular...

How can I transfer my house to my son without and repercussions from taxes, etc.?

A transfer of an interest to your son is the easy part. As Mr. Davies said, addressing your long-term goals and tax issues is where you would be...

The CC&Rs are usually recorded in land records. If that is the case, the public is “on notice” of the recorded restrictions for a parcel of real...

Does my new neighbor have the right to take some property that we have used for parking since 1991.

This is the type of question that might only be answered by a court of law. The statutory time required to meet the “adverse possession” statute...

If I put my name on my brothers deed to his house can I refince it in my name after a few months if my credit is good ?

Generally, a person who does not have an interest in the real property that is of record, should investigate the status or record title before...

After a person dies, with very little assets, can the. P.O.A. gift the decease vehickle (worth less than $300)?

A Power of Attorey is extinguished at the time of death. A Small Estate Affidavit or a probate may need to be filed in order to appoint someone the...