Can my husband and I sell a house that was deed transferred to us from my now deceased brother that still has a mortgage on it?

Yes, you can sell it. The mortgage loan will have to be paid off at the time of the sale.

The lawyer is still bugging me about my boyfriend's share of my house!! He asks if his estate will be probated!!

Medicaid has a right to be reimbursed for the medical expenses it paid for your boyfriend. This right usually extends to all property that he...

Hi, what do u advise a US. citizen who has lived abroad her entire life and never filed for tax ?

You are mistaken. You are required to file an income tax return each year and pay any tax owed. There are special rules that apply to...

If you are going to pick one, an experienced attorney is usually the better choice. Depending upon the space and your needs, you may need a team...

Is it required to have a real estate agent/broker when making a home purchase?

Real Estate brokers add a lot of value to the process and can protect a seller. If there is not a real estate agent, you will have to substitute...

I have a property in Beaverton, OR and it has a warranty deed in my name I want to make it living trust deed

If you already have set up the trust (hopefully with assistance from an attorney), then you need a Deed to transfer title to the trust. In Oregon,...

Are all tenants bound by same lease?

I generally agree with my colleagues. Oregon has a strong pro-tenant landlord tenant law. In addition, I expect that Eugene has a pro tenant...

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My family was approached by a landman. My great grampa bought mineral right in 1920. They offered us a signing bonus.

Run, do not walk to an attorney familiar with mineral rights in the area of the land. It may be a fight but you can probably get paid for most if...

What are the legal steps to relieve a person from durable power of attorney and appointing a new one?

As my colleagues have suggested, the grantor can revoke the existing POA in writing. It is important to send notice of the revocation to every...

Would a real estate lawyer be able to get all necessary paperwork together for the sell of my home?

I agree that a good attorney can handle all aspects of the sale. However, it may not be the best choice. I practice in states (generally east...