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Is it legal for a married man to sign the house over to someone else without the wife's knowledge?

If the house is community property, i.e. acquired during marriage (if you live in …

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Elena Eckert answered 4 months ago

If my contractor is not paying his subs, am I responsible for the monies owed?

Much depends upon the terms of your contract with the GC and his with …

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Keith G. Langer, Attorney At Law answered 1 year ago

If I buy a foreclosed house at a municipal auction and the house is owned by the town, how do I find out if there are any other liens on the property?

You should always do a title search to make sure that the title is …

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Roberts Law Group answered 1 year ago

If I put a house in an irrevocable trust for nephew with his father as trustee, what should I do about the title insurance policy I have on this property?

A title insurance policy is typically effective for as long as the person who …

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Joseph Gasparrini answered 1 year ago

What is a my right to use a Power of Attorney in a mortgage transaction?

The scope of the rights are specifically stated in the POA, and the POA …

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Law Office Of Henry Lebensbaum answered 1 year ago