When a parent dies, you might wonder about how to handle their house. This is especially true if only that parent’s name is on the title. Many people wonder whether a quitclaim deed is the best way to transfer the house to its new owner. Do you need one of these legal...
When it comes to properties, buyers, sellers, or anyone who inherits property after the death of someone must ensure that there are no title issues associated with the property. What is a clear title? A title that is free of liens or levies from creditors or others...
Most real estate closings go as intended. The buyer and seller each sign a stack of documents, money and keys are exchanged and the transaction is officially complete. But problems, such has title defects, can and do sometimes arise. When they do, they can cause...
Quiet title actions are a legal process used to ascertain the true owner of a property. It is often a challenging and time-consuming process and while people can file these lawsuits on their own they usually have an attorney represent them. When do people file quiet...
There are several ways you might jointly own a piece of real estate with one or more co-owners. Maybe you and your siblings inherited the property from your parents. Or you joined a group of investors to buy the property. Or you and your unmarried partner in an LGBTQ+...
There are numerous state laws in Florida that directly relate to how someone maintains their property. Those who own real property have an obligation to keep that property compliant with state standards. Failure to do so could result in enforcement actions, possibly...
People become joint owners of real estate in many ways. Arguably the most common means involve deciding to buy a property together, either as a residence or an investment, and inheriting the property jointly from a deceased loved one. In either scenario, both you and...
It is always a good idea to get expert advice when making a major life decision. Purchasing real estate is generally the largest financial decision we make so it makes sense to have a real estate attorney look over the documents and provide counsel during the process....
Many adults have heard the terminology "quitclaim deed" thrown around. Few know what the process entails. Even fewer people understand the consequences of filing a quitclaim deed. It may result in a partition lawsuit emerging among family members. It's critical that...
Quitclaim deeds are popular and efficient ways to transfer real estate from one owner to another. You don't have to do a title search which is often necessary for other kinds of deeds, like warranty deeds. There are different kinds of quitclaim deeds that people can...
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