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Who is responsible for an overgrowth of shrubs and trees on adjacent property lines?

You may cut back any of the  foliage that protrudes onto your property. You …

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David P.slater, Esq. answered 5 months ago

If your name is added to someone's house deed and they pass away, do you need to pay any special taxes or fees to keep the house?

if the deed was recorded with you as joint owner with rights of survivorship then …

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Redman Ludwig, P.C. answered 6 months ago

What is my recourse in getting equity due to me?

Under NY law, certain parties, including tenants in common & joint tenants with a …

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Law Office Of Mark A. Siegel answered 6 months ago

For the sale of real estate, who needs to sign the sales contract?

No.  To be bound, all owners should individually sign the contract and deed, unless …

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David P.slater, Esq. answered 6 months ago

If I live in a house that my mother owns and has a mortgage on but she is ill, how I can get on the title or have the house gifted to me?

Title to the house is different from the mortgage.  Title depends on the deed.  …

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Blackburn Law Firm answered 6 months ago