Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
What would be real property in an estate?
This question is for the County of Gloucester, State of New Jersey. What exactly does "contents" mean in a Will when it reads "all of my real property and contents thereof"? This was left to my father's second wife (of only 2 years) (he was married to my mother for 42 years). For his 4 children it says "all of my estate, the rest, residue and remainder thereof, of every natu...
05/26/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Georgia | #5956If any money is left owing on a property can the mortgage company garnishee pension and social security?
If any money is left owing on a property that is foreclosed can the mortgage company garnishee pension and social security?
05/23/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Indiana | #5747Can we sign an ownership of heir?
My mother in law passed away in February 2007, she left no will or estate, her most valuable property was a scooter chair, that she used to get around. When she passed we brought that chair home with us, my husbands aunt is taking us to court for that chair. Can she legally take that chair? Or can we sign a ownership of heir.
05/21/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Texas | #5412How do I transfer a property to my son but still have access to use it?
If a person lives in NY and has a house in Florida. Then signs the house over to the son. Can it be stipulated in the transfer that she has live use of the home?
05/13/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Florida | #4617If my lender forecloses on my Tennessee house, can the lender put a lien on my Florida house?
If my lender forecloses on my Tennessee house, can the lender put a lien on my Florida house for the loan deficiency of the Tennessee house?
05/13/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Florida | #4609How would I add a name to the deed to prevent paying an inheritance tax later - Real Property
My father recently passed away, I am an only child. My mothers home will be left to me. Can I add my name to the deed to prevent paying an inheritance tax later? She wants to give it to me now, but she gets a huge break on taxes with her age. I live in Pennsylvania, the house is in New Jersey.
05/11/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Pennsylvania | #4458How can I change a covenant or restriction within a homeowners asscoiation?
How can I change a covenant or restriction within a homeowners asscoiation?
05/10/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Texas | #4414Am I legally obligated to allow usage of the garage now that the property is in my name?
My wife and I were able to move into her grandparents home after their death by an agreement between the heirs and ourselves that we would pay off an equity loan, and allow the male heirs use of the garage to perform routine maintenance on their vehicles, all of which is in a document signed by all parties as an agreement. As always, relationships sour over property, and the pr...
05/09/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: North Carolina | #4354Does my father who helped me purchase my home have legal rights to it?
My dad borrowed $360,000 dollars against his house and bought me a house with loan. He paid cash for my home, but kept title for himself. A year later he added me to title as co-owner. Another year later he signed over grant deed to me as sole tenant. There never was a written agreement or contract between myself or my dad on this borrowed money in his name. I have paid my dad ...
05/08/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: California | #4224I am in a divorce and my husband is trying to sell the home without my permission?
My husband and I have a Property Settlement Agreement. We own a home together, he is in sole possession of the home. Is he allowed to sell the home without my signature on the sales contract. My realtor says no, I must sign. He is trying to list it without me. Is that legal?
05/08/2007 | Category: Real Property | State: Virginia | #4146