Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
What legal documents are needed if I bought a piece of land from my sister?
I bought a lot from my sister a couple years ago but we never completed any legal documents. Since then I have built a house. I would like to complete, file, the necessary forms to make the land purchase transaction complete under the law. What forms do I need?
05/01/2009 | Category: Real Property | State: ALL | #16509My father is deceased and my mother wants to sell property that was in both names
The property in question is in El Paso, TX, while my mother resides in California. Does my mother need a warranty deed to provide to TX recorder's office, and if so, what would it say? She is considering selling the property. My father, now deceased, set up a living trust himself, for this property, which is held in both his and her names as they were married, and still were wh...
04/28/2009 | Category: Real Property | State: Texas | #16288Is my mom entitled to a share of the proceeds from sale of the house at the end of her life lease?
My mother has been given life lease on a home that was purchased by her husband, who is now deceased and the home is in the children's name. When she decides to leave the residence, she has been advised that she has to sign off on the life lease. Is she entitled to any share of the proceeds in the sale of the house?
04/27/2009 | Category: Real Property | State: New York | #16189Definition of Improvement in Regard to a Fence
Does a vinyl fence that is cemented in the ground constitute an improvement to my real estate?
04/20/2009 | Category: Real Property | State: Missouri | #16055The effective date of a corparte assignment
what is the effective date of a corparte assignment of deed of trust is it the date on the document 11-12-2007 or the notarized date 11-23-2007 or the recordation date feb 20 2008.
03/12/2009 | Category: Real Property | State: California | #15595Is it trespassing if a person comes on a rural residence after he has been told to stay away?
In the state of Kansas, is it considered trespassing if a person comes on a rural residence after he has been told to stay off the property? The property in question is being used by my son's ex-wife. The person is a boyfriend of the ex-wife. If it is trespassing what action can be legally taken?
02/09/2009 | Category: Real Property | State: Kansas | #15203If I pay to park on someones property, what obligation do they have for my safety?
If I pay to park on someones property, what obligation do they have for my safety in the state of Maryland?
02/03/2009 | Category: Real Property | State: Maryland | #15146How do I put a lien on a building I have money invested in?
I have invested in a building. I have a quit claim deed on the property, but I would also like to put a lien on the building to protect my interests. What do I need to do? Where do I file this, and what form do I need?
12/05/2008 | Category: Real Property | State: California | #14747How does a petition to partition property work?
How does a petition to partition property work?
12/05/2008 | Category: Real Property | State: New Hampshire | #14745Is Jointly Owned Property In Maine Considered Joint Tenancy Or Tenancy In Common
I was recently told that, in the State of Maine, a married couple owning property together, with both of their names appearing on the deed, holds that property as a tenancy in common rather than a joint tenancy unless the deed specifically states that they hold the property as joint tenants. Is this true?
12/22/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Maine | #14251