I'm trying to find out if it is necessary to go to a lawyer to file a quiet title action or can a person do it for themselves.
126783
Basically any issue in court can proceed pro se, but if it is overly complicated, it would be best to have a lawyer draft the pleading.
83319
Was the Power of attorney signed while the person was legally of sound mind?  If so then the person named in the POA can legally do whatever the POA states.  If there's no limit on them selling house, etc then they can do it regardless of the state of the person now.   A POA only becomes null upon death of the person or when it is revoked by that person (and they must be of sound mind when revoking it). \n\nThat's the danager of a POA until it's revoked the person named can do anything the person signing the POA could do unless it states otherwise.\n\nTherefore there is NO crime if the POA was signed while the person was legally of sound mind.
659287
You'd have to consult an attorney for that.
585968
Call your lawyer and have them handle it.
675881
State laws vary - for example, Washington state requires closing to be done by the title agency - Arizona could care less - mobile notaries who have no idea what the details of the document mean conduct closings all the time.  \n\nHowever, to close, each state will have specific criteria that must be included and title insurance would be impossible to get if closing docs are incomplete.  \n\nSo, you probably don't need a lawyer, but a seller's agent is a could idea - the seller pays, not the buyer.
85241
go to a lawyer with the details.
139453
well notaries are not REQUIRED to have a bond altho many do for protection in these type cases. from what i have seen tho here in CA as a notary is the the bonds only go up to $5000 for "errors and omissions" (that's what it's called). Why can't you just go to the police on this issue? Surely if  the title was signed over, there would info as to who it was signed over to ? your DMV or DOT should know and the police can get that information from them. Then sue and prosecute
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The bottom line is what the title company says.  They insure title on your property, so what they say matters most.\n\nI recommend you estimate what it would cost to litigate the matter ($200?  $1000?).  Then analyze your options below.\n\nYour options:\n1.  Pay the person in full (you didn't specify the amount)\n2.  Offer the person what you would pay in legal expenses to release.  They get some money, you don't run the risk of losing.\n3.  Litigate.  Make sure you're on very strong ground, or you might end up with your bills, their bills, and the lien still unpaid and accruing interest.\n4.  Ignore the issue.  The lien may or may not expire, but it can also accrue some impressive interest (up to 12%/yr), and they may be able to foreclosure on that lien.\n\nI've been doing real estate since I was 19 and I specialize in "sticky" weird situations.  I would discuss the matter with a REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY (not a family friend attorney, someone who specializes).  Get their opinion.  If they think you've got a 90-99% chance of winning, consider litigation, but at 50-50%, I'd consider the painful but cost effective option of paying them off so you can move on and sell your house.\n\nPlease email with any questions.  Good luck!\n\nJared
260620
Go talk to an attorney and get some advice.
376059
Get an attorney to file abandonment papers.
112971
I tried doing this myself, but there's too much involved, it's not just preparing and filing the motion, i had to have papers served on the other party and get a motion for a hearing before the judge.  There's more to it than the initial filing of a motion. I gave up, since a lawyer would be the only way to get it done properly.
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That;s a hard story to figure out, since you didn't really specify much.\n\nMy suggestion is that you have a consultation with an Attorney and let him tell you what you can do..........
233573
ask a lawyer for the right and legal answer.
71444
You must go to court. You will receive a summons from the proper authority when all the paperwork has been duly filed. Hire an attorney, you WILL need one.
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An action to quiet title is a lawsuit brought in a court having jurisdiction over land disputes, in order to establish a party's title to real property against anyone and everyone, and thus "quiet" any challenges or claims to the title. It comprises a complaint that the ownership (title) of a parcel of land or other real property is defective in some fashion, typically where title to the property is ambiguous - for example, where it has been conveyed by a quitclaim deed through which the previous owner disclaims all interest, but does not promise that good title is conveyed. Such an action may also be brought to dispel a restraint on alienation or another party's claim of a nonpossessory interest in land, such as an easement by prescription.
318524
You need to consult an attorney in your state, but most involuntary liens would require the person to file a lawsuit and win before they could lien your house.  If there is a lawsuit, then you could file a counter-suit to assert your own claims.
234763
sounds like you need a lawyer