Our Pastor died and we found some buildings were in his name and not the Church name. How do we secure property from his family?

You should hire an attorney ASAP. You may need to intercede in the probate of the pastor's estate. As a trustee, the placing of a property...

Can a power of attorney be used on behalf of an estate tenant if remaindermen consent to the sell?

That should be sufficient. I would recommend that you run it by a title company to ensure that the power of attorney meets their requirements for...

May a Life Estate Holder in NY force the sale of Property over the objections of the Remaindermen?

A life estate does not permit one to sell the property - it permits one to reside at and utilize the property during his/her life. As my...

Home sold and within a week new owners having sewer line problems. Wants previous owner to pay. Home warranty will not pay.

A seller has a duty to disclose material, latent conditions that the seller is aware of. I have had this case. Check the language of the...

Do you need to file a property tax transfer return when you file a Quit Claim Deed?

If a realty transfer tax is due, it must be paid at the time of recording. I am not a VT attorney, laws vary from state to state, therefore you...

IS THE REALTOR LIABLE FOR THIS

You state that you bought a home from a realtor. Was the realtor the seller or simply an agent of the seller? A realtor typically would not be...

How do I buy out or get my stepsister's name of a deed we share?

In a partition action, a court may order the sale of the property. The court will also do an accounting in which the court may reimburse you for...

There is not enough information to fully respond. As I understand it, you had a signed contract to sell your house. The Buyer's broker arranged...

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Buying a condo with a friend as "tennants in common". We both put down 50%--she bought for investment--I will live there

You will need a written contract to memorialize the terms of your agreement. As a general rule, tenants in common are both responsible to pay...

Purchased home and sellers agent. Didnt disclose personal relationship with seller and home, refusing to do amendment repairs

Before you decide to default on a note, you should take your documents to an attorney to have them reviewed to determine your rights and...