Real Property Legal Questions and Answers
When several siblings own a home, how can they sell the property if one doesn't agree?
My father created a life estate for her four kids for farm property in Iowa. My mother receives the income from this property until her death. After her death, the four kids can sell the property. My question: What options are available if three of the four want to sell the property but the fourth does not? How do the three force the fourth to sign the sale document?
10/28/2009 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: Iowa | #19349How would my mother quitclaim property to me if she is a joint tenant?
My grandma has real estate with one other person, joint tenant with full rights to survivorship. She wants to quitclaim her interest to me. Can she break the joint tenancy and quitclaim the property to me? I was told when breaking the deed, it allows the joint tenancy to become common tenancy.
06/03/2009 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: Michigan | #16855Is there a way to move a mortgage from one property to another if all owners can not sign?
I have a friend who wants to move a mortgage from one property to another - the mortgage is signed by three individuals and and on the mortgage it is written the three names C/O their attorney although their attorney did not sign. Two of the individuals are unreachable, one is out of state and one is in jail - is it enough to have a spreader agreement and partial release signed...
05/04/2009 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: New York | #16537Do I still have rights to the property as a joint tenant even though I do not live there?
I currently own a home with another individual and the property is listed as joint tenants in common with right of survivorship. I am on the deed, title, and mortgage. I am currently working on a buy-out agreement with this individual. By law, am I entitled to have a key to access this property even though I currently do not live there or have personal belongings there?
04/29/2009 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: ALL | #16407What is needed to ensure I inherit my mother's half of the home we share?
My mother and I are owners of a house. I make all the payments and I am the primary. Do I need a will so my siblings can't claim her half if my mother passes before me?
04/27/2009 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: ALL | #16173What form is used to change the deed on my home to read Tenants in Common?
What form is used to change the deed on my home to read TENANTS IN COMMON? It now reads JOINT TENANCY.
04/13/2009 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: California | #15971Can creditors make any claims against the house after my wife's death?
My ex-wife is terminally ill. I am the executor of her will. The house she lives in is in her name and her fathers and mothers names and the deed is listed as joint tenancy with right of survivorship. I realize her parents assume ownership at her death and this by passes probate, but in Georgia, can her creditors make any claims against the house after her death?
03/19/2009 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: Georgia | #15697What is udufruct whe pertaining to property that I inherited with eight others?
I just received notice that I inherited a property deed in Kiln, Mississippi with eight other equal heirs. One of the 8 has usufruct . What are his responsibilities with the property? Is he solely responsible for all property taxes and expenses while he uses it or are other owners equally responsible? When owner with usufruct dies can one of the others force a sale or must all ...
02/02/2009 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: Texas | #15120If I obtained a restraining order would it force him to vacate my home sooner?
I have lived with my boyfriend for about 1 consecutive year. I am the homeowner and am the only name on the mortgage. At this time I have indicated my desire to have him move out. He is a heavy drinker has a great ability to damage my house. Currently I am living at another location as I understand that he has to be given 30 days notice to vacate. If I obtained a restraini...
07/03/2007 | Category: Real Property » Joint Tenants | State: Illinois | #6892How do I file a judgment lien against real estate debtor?
How do I file a judgment lien against real estate owned by debtor?
10/28/2016 | Category: Real Property » Liens | State: Indiana | #25803