Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
Can I Notarize a Deed for Another State in My State?
My parents own property in California but reside in Nevada since my father's stroke. We need to do a quitclaim to transfer the title to my name and need to know if there is a specific form that would need to be completed since the property is out of state. And, can it be notarized in Nevada?
02/05/2010 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Nevada | #20816How Do I Add My Name to My Mother's Deed to Avoid Probate?
Mom is 87 and owns her condo. Upon her death, to avoid a long probate, she has suggested placing my name on her condo title. Would we replace her name with mine? Would we simply add my name? How is this done? I am her Power of Attorney and executrix of her will and she does have a living will.
02/03/2010 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Florida | #20776Does a Beneficiary Deed Sever a Joint Tenancy?
I have a joint tenancy warranty deed with rights of survivorship with my father. I have found out that he has filed a beneficiary deed which conveys to my sister all his property interest upon his death. Is this legally binding if I have rights of survivorship to the property upon his death? Would I be entitled to 100% of the property as I would be the last surviving tenant o...
01/30/2010 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Arizona | #20700How Do I Get a Copy of My Deed?
Where do I get a copy of the deed for my personal real estate?
01/23/2010 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Michigan | #20584Will I Avoid Probate By Adding My Wife to the Deed?
I want to add my wife to the existing deed for the house. With the deed form I have requested, will the property automatically stay with her, avoiding probate or any other entanglements?
01/23/2010 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Ohio | #20583How Do I Add My Son to A Survivorship Deed?
I want to add my son to my real estate deed, quit claim deed with right to survivorship.
01/08/2010 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Michigan | #20356Can Property Owned Jointly Be Inherited Under a Will?
The following question is about a condominium in Ocean city, Md:In regards to real estate property ownership under the rules of Joint Tenancy (owners related as brother sister Mother and brother in law). (Maryland and Virginia) Does an owner/partner's last will trump the title and permit the possibility of an heir or heirs to inherit the interest of an individual named on the ...
01/06/2010 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Virginia | #20318What is the Best Way to Transfer a Home in a Short Sale to Be Released From Liabilities?
I am listed on the deed of a piece of property that has been listed with a short sale real estate broker. I am not on the mortgages for the property. I want to do a quick claim deed to the other party before the house is sold to avoid any taxation liabilities or the possibility of being sued by the mortgage companies for the balance of the loan if a full release is not granted....
12/28/2009 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Georgia | #20211Can A married Couple Add a Child to a Deed to Avoid Probate if One of the Spouses Dies?
MY husband & I bought a house here 5 yrs ago. We are sickly & I wonder if I can just add my daughters name to the deed so that she can take over the house should either of us die.
12/25/2009 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Florida | #20180How Do I Sell Real Property in an Online Auction?
I am a e-bay seller and I have a piece of land located at Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania which I believe is in Monroe County. I like to know when I sell the land to the new owner. 1) What form I use to transfer my deed to the new owner? 2) Where I file the form (address and time of operation)? 3) What the process to file the form? 4) What the fee (form of payment accepted by the co...
12/19/2009 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: New York | #20128