Legal Questions and Answers
What Forms Do I Need to File A Security Interest in a Promissory Note?
My wife and I borrowed $60,000 as a personal loan from my mother toward a down payment on our new home a year ago. The loan document gives her the right to secure the principal by lien against our residence. She has asked us to handle the lien process for her, but I'm unable to locate proper forms for filing a consensual lien. Appreciate guidance and/or link to the proper forms...
06/13/2011 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: California | #25015Does a Lease Need to Be Witnessed or Notarized?
Hi, I live in Missouri and my wife and I would like to rent our house out. I was curious what papers I need to legally do this? I put down a 1 year lease but do I need a notary for the lease? I would just like to know what papers I need for renting our place out and if someone has to be a witness to the lease being signed, thank you.
06/13/2011 | Category: Landlord Ten... » Residential ... | State: Missouri | #25013How Do I Prevent My Heirs From Selling Property Outside the Family?
My parents divorced over ten years ago. My father is now deceased. He never took my mothers name off the deed for the family home has a zero mortgage balance. My mom wants to transfer ownership of house to us six children and does not want us to ever sell the house. The last surviving child can do whatever they want with the house. Mom is currently remarried, has her own h...
06/13/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: North Carolina | #25012What is the Maximum I Have to Pay for Alimony in Illinois?
I am currently seperated from my wife of ten years. I am disabled with an annual income of $25,666 (Social Security and pension). I recieve $2,139 per month. What is the maximun am I required to pay in alimony? after a divorce?
06/12/2011 | Category: Divorce » Alimony | State: Illinois | #25010Does a Power of Attorney Need to be Witnessed in Texas?
Does a general durable power of attorney form (no medical decisions) in Texas need to have witnesses if the form is notarized properly?
06/12/2011 | Category: Power of Attorney | State: Texas | #25009What is the Statute of Limitations for Crime in Wisconsin?
I have been arested numerous times by the batterer in domestic abuse after he intentionally lied to police and also a batterer who lied to police and lied in court to have a chapter 51 on me and then said the police forced he to lie that I strangled her and I never touched her body. what is the statute of limitations on these offenses. I have been the victim of domestic abuse f...
06/12/2011 | Category: Domestic Violence | State: Wisconsin | #25007Can the Government Seize a Crack House?
The government seized my home using the 'Crack House Law' I have researched the explanation of that law and believe it was an unlawful seizure. What are my options in fighting the seizure, my attorney did nothing to challenge the charge and the federal prosecutor stated at the sentencing hearing that ' it was not what they thought it was'?
06/11/2011 | Category: Criminal » Search and S... | State: Tennessee | #25006How Do I Create a Trust for My Pet in Wisconsin?
I have a son who I wish to disinherit and want to set up a trust fund for my favorite rescues and maintenance for my surviving pets. What can I do legally to bring this about.
06/10/2011 | Category: Trusts | State: Alabama | #25005How can I know if a company is legitimate when helping me sell my timeshare?
I listed my timeshare with a company in Florida and they were a fraud. I paid thru my credit card and got that money back and now a new company named Luxury Transfer & Financial says they can sell my time share, but the old company (frauds) will file a Estoppel Report and the new people are asking for $2,600 upfront and also they have a buyer who will pay upfront. I don't thin...
06/10/2011 | Category: Real Property » Sales | State: Arizona | #25004May I issue a warranty deed to myself when I received title through a quitclaim deed?
I bought a house in Detroit, MI and received a quit claim deed because i agreed to take over the back taxes that were still owed. Now that the taxes are paid in full. I would like to apply for a HUD improvement loan to fix the house but their requirement is to have a warranty deed; so am I able to transfer my quit claim deed to myself as a warranty deed: would I use the listed ...
06/10/2011 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: New York | #25003