Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
Does a joint tenancy deed cancel out an existing will?
Does a joint tenancy deed cancel out an existing will?
08/26/2007 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Arizona | #8227My grandmother deeded property to my mother by a Deed of Gift. Her siblings are contesting the legality of the Deed of Gift. ...
My grandmother deeded property to my mother by a Deed of Gift. Her siblings are contesting the legality of the Deed of Gift. What grounds could they have?
08/19/2007 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Washington | #8047My father is on Social Security and Medicaid. He is currently paying a mortgage and his name is the only name on the mortgage...
My father is on Social Security and Medicaid. He is currently paying a mortgage and his name is the only name on the mortgage. If my name along with my brother's names are added to the mortgage, if in the future my dad or either one of us has a medical problem that has high medical bills, can someone take the home from all 3 of us to pay the bills of one of us?
08/15/2007 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Pennsylvania | #7960What is the best way for my mother to will her estate to my youngest sibling without paying taxes?
My parents never wanted to have a will. My father passed away last month and now my mother wants to have my youngest sibling to be the sole heir of their property which consists of 80 acres zoned Exclusive Farm Use which is my parents house and the house my youngest sibling lives in with her family. My mother seems to think that all of this will be free to the sibling. We ar...
08/13/2007 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Oregon | #7911A warranty deed to property states that "No horses or farm animals can be kept on this property." However, the land is zoned ...
A warranty deed to property states that "No horses or farm animals can be kept on this property." However, the land is zoned SR-1 which allows Llamas, alpachos, horses, cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigeons, rabbits, and chinchillas. Which document controls use?
07/05/2007 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Colorado | #6935My boyfriend put my sons names on the deed. What happens if he sells the house?
My boyfriend bought a house and put my sons name on the deed. My boyfriends name is the only one on the mortgage. What happens if he sells the house? Does my son have to pay any taxes or anything? My son does not live in the house, he is married and has his own home.
06/09/2007 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Rhode Island | #6287What steps do I have to take in order to have children's names put on the deed?
My husband and I purchased a condo in 1992 with both ours names on the mortgage. My husband passed away in 2005. The mortgage was paid off by the insurance company and I am now in the process of trying to get a certified copy of the deed. I would like to have his name taken off the deed and have my name and the names of our four children put on. What steps do I have to take...
06/05/2007 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: New York | #6186Do I need to change my name on my Deed now that I am married?
I was recently married and was wondering if I need to change my last name on the deed for my house. If I do, how do I go about doing this?
05/25/2007 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Arizona | #5947If one adds their children's names to their house deed, does this allow the children to receive "step up cost" in the home?
If one adds their children's names to their house deed, does this allow the children to receive"step up cost basis" in the home? Is this the same or as good as doing a "Warranty Deed with Retained Life Estate"?
05/19/2007 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Mississippi | #5349My husband is selling his house. His name is on the deed. Can he sell his house without my consent?
My husband is selling his house. His name is on the deed. Can he sell his house without my consent? We have been married for 4 years and I did not sign any prenuptial agreement. Do I have any legal rights at all? He is telling me to get out and take my stuff. What can I do?
05/19/2007 | Category: Real Property » Deeds | State: Pennsylvania | #5317