There is no lien upon real property provided by Washington law to a lawyer against the property of his or her client. It is clear you should...

It is not possible for a person who is not the owner to use a deed to transfer record title into their name. Although you have invested labor and...

Any deed form can be used to convey a Life Estate to another person. The Grantor could retain the "Remainder," which is ownership after the...

If your name is on the deed as grantee, you absolutely should be shown as an "Insured" on Schedule A of the title insurance policy. The owner's...

Unfortunately I am not qualified to answer regarding tax complications. I suggest posting again in the tax practice area. I want to add to Shawn...

After a non-judicial mortgage foreclosure by a Deed of Trust Trustee sale, the Trustee is obligated to deposit the surplus proceeds and send...

I agree with the thorough list of issues provided by Mr. Mathisen. I also agree with you and two prior lawyers who concur that one of the...

The two prior answers are good advice. There is more to consider. If you agree to be a borrower, then your spouse receives title to the property,...

The posted question is another that appears to justify consultation with a lawyer. Tenancy in common, and partition, are very complicated. Frankly,...

You will want to find a lawyer to discuss the rights of that title company to recover from you, based on your duties probably arising from...