We purchased 80 acers of property in1987. It is landlocked. The easement for the driveway was to run with the land forever. Now we are being asked to share this driveway. The driveway winds through the property and we know we are driving on their land just a few feet based on a survey. The…
What are some of the negatives involving an agreement such as a private road / shared driveway? We only have one way in and out.
Housing Boom Debt: Son being led into debt beyond his ability to repay. Faces garnishee of salary, huge debt due on house speculation, mortgage on own home. What type of help should he seek and from whom. Also there is short delay made by contractor in the contract by builder. No key to house he…
My grandmother deeded her house to my mother over 10 years ago with a “life estate” in the property. Until recently she was living in the home. She has suffered several strokes and now unable to live in her own home. She’s in a nursing home. Can my mother sell the property? What portion of…
I am in the process of transferring my Timeshare Investment to X. They are to complete the entire escrow and title transfer for me. I signed an agreement with them on October 15th in which they provided me a worksheet delineating the figures I should enter on my 1040 tax Schedule D for the tax…
I read your article in bottom line personal on ways to finance retirement homes. How do you enter into a sale lease back with a grown child? I could only find info on leaseback with commercial property on the web. Could you help me? Thank you. P. S. I enjoyed your article very much.
Eminent Domain: The County is trying to take some of my property by Eminent Domain. We had the Eminent Domain hearing. The 3 Commissioners awarded me over 3 times what the county had offered. The county appealed and has filed suit against me. I denied their charges. Where can I find info on filing Motions,…
My future mother in-law inherited a home in State X and wants to put it up for sale. Apparently there is a second partial owner who is in a nursing home. One of his relatives is contesting the sale. Does he have the rights to do so? There are no wills in place my mother…
What type of rights does the holder of a life estate in a residence have? Parking? Utilities? What?
If I deed my son a piece of land and I want to have life time right to the land, what rights does that give me and my son. Really I am looking for the meaning of life time right. Please explain.