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Does Washington state have a homestead exemption such that creditors can not sieze my property?

Irving's answer | Answered on August 17, 2011

Washington has a homestead exemption. The homestead exemption is for property that is your main residence. It does not apply to creditors who...

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Bank Not Returning Earnest Money - Wrong Property Listed and Title Problems

Irving's answer | Answered on August 17, 2011

You should be able to. If the bank will not return it, you should be able to either sue them in small claims court, or make a claim against the...

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Can I inherit property usage under grandfathered zoning.

Irving's answer | Answered on August 17, 2011

There is a concept in land use, including zoning, of vesting. The term grandfathered generally means that property was used in a certain way before...

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My Dad passed away and the home was deeded to me, with 2 mortgages. My name is not on the mortgages am i responsible for them

Irving's answer | Answered on August 17, 2011

When you say the house was deeded to you, you did not say how it was deeded. For example, was it through a probate of your father's estate? Once...

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I need to locate an affordable attorney in Spokane.

Irving's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

In order to transfer title from your son to you, you will need to start a probate action and have the Personal Representative (executor) of the...

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Must the executor list the estate?

Irving's answer | Answered on August 10, 2011

I agree with the 2 answers posted. However, there is one additional option available. If all heirs agree, in writing, with the sale, it can proceed...

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My neighbor is claiming a portion of our side yard under adverse possession claiming that the fence has been there for 20 years.

Irving's answer | Answered on August 08, 2011

There are several possible legal theories to give him title, but not adverse possession. The fact that he owned both lots and sold you a 50 foot...

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My father is offering to give us his property we just take over the payment. if he quit claim deeds us the property and the loan

Irving's answer | Answered on August 08, 2011

You father cannot take back the property. However, there are several other issues you need to cover. There is some information missing. If there is...

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Indian Software Company has not provided website after 15 months and I need some help. I am in the UK. Internet Agreement.

Irving's answer | Answered on August 07, 2011

You have 2 initial issues. First, where can you sue. Second, how can you collect a judgment. Assuming that your facts are accurate, you should be...

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There is an easment along the south side of my property which has no servient or dominet and no purpose.

Irving's answer | Answered on August 05, 2011

Without seeing the wording of the Short Plat, your deed, your neighbor's deed or any recorded document named in the title policy, it is impossible...

Irving A Sonkin's Answers (559)

Does Washington state have a homestead exemption such that creditors can not sieze my property?

Bank Not Returning Earnest Money - Wrong Property Listed and Title Problems

Can I inherit property usage under grandfathered zoning.

My Dad passed away and the home was deeded to me, with 2 mortgages. My name is not on the mortgages am i responsible for them

I need to locate an affordable attorney in Spokane.

Must the executor list the estate?

My neighbor is claiming a portion of our side yard under adverse possession claiming that the fence has been there for 20 years.

My father is offering to give us his property we just take over the payment. if he quit claim deeds us the property and the loan

Indian Software Company has not provided website after 15 months and I need some help. I am in the UK. Internet Agreement.

There is an easment along the south side of my property which has no servient or dominet and no purpose.