my aunt is going to change will to share house with 2 sisters but one of them paid 10k of 12k needed for mortg
926123
Depending on the agreement that the sister that paid had with the mother, assuming that her performance of paying was based on a promise made to her by the mother she should ask her attorney if she possesses any legal rights under a promise estoppel. The owner of a property has the right to do whatever they wish relating to willing the property.\nBuena Suerte
470511
and two became one, yep.  you inherit the wealth, unfortunately, except you will still have 2 individual credit scores.  i was in the same situation, it was hard getting our house cause he made more money but had the credit problem, but as long as everything is paid to date, and the credit bureaus have been updated most places will look at that and take it into to consideration, you should be ok.  if he still has bad credit and outstanding bills, try to pay them off and close them yourself, it looks alot better than if they close them for you.  and even if you couldnt pay them off, sometimes calling them, they will make a settlement amount and you could be better off then if they take it to a collection agency, ive been through this, im soooooo glad thats over.  i bet you werent to happy with him about this, just try not to yell at him about it, he probably already feels bad enough, just work with him, and you be in charge of the finances.  good luck.
111503
Some states have a register of wills. Check with your local court house. \n\nSecondly, get an attorney ASAP, if there is no will found. It will need to go through probate, and the sooner you start the quicker you'll get through all the nonsense. Probate would involve all of her unsecured debt being paid off prior to distributing any money to living siblings. All siblings would have to be contacted, and the estated would be divided equauly.
690882
Same kinda thing happened to me. I listened to people who said do it the correct and legal way. I have nothing of my moms. So go get. Chances are your sister isn't going to take the time and money to take you to court over it. If it's value is mostly to you. If you could make some kind of written deal with her. Have her sign it. I'm sure she would agree to it. If she gets enough to get the next high with. Life is like cards. You gotta know when to hold-um and know when to fold-um. And sometimes you just got to walk away. Good luck. And my condolences.
940904
If you are already concerned about her wanting the house back, don't do a land contract (AKA contract for deed).  On these, when you do get your financing together, you need her to sign it over to you.  If she refuses, if you can't find her, if she's died, you've got trouble... you called her your mother in law..... if you get divorced from her son... probably trouble too.
920547
It appears that you are dealing with a probate issue as well as issues related to ownership of property. \n\nI would suggest that you seek legal advise, in the form of a lawyer, or mediator. The legal issues are complex and technical, as the will will likely will have given direction, but clearly has not resolved issues. this will therefore have to be contested, and unless the other parties are willing (which does not appear to be the case) this will become a complex and time consuming situation.\n\nAt $ 100. to 150. per hour (or more) you can see that it would become very expensive to resolve this matter. \n\nanother approach may be to suggest to the other parties to have the property appraised by certified appraisors (not realtors)\n(each party to do their own) and agree that the average is the base price to work from, and then to use this number as the value from which you all negotiate a buy out at terms that work for all parties.\n\nKeep in mind that neither of the parties may be able to come up the money to buy any one or more parties out,so it may require each of the parties to become creative and allow for some private mortgaging to one or an other.\n\nI assume you are all family in some fashion or another, so the emotional side of all this is another consideration and may make my suggestion something that allows each of you and the respective family to move forward and keep relations civil and constructive.\n\nTher is likely little incentive by the parties using the property to resolve the matter, but if everything else fails the courts will have to resolve the matter, and trust me "everybody will LOOSE".\n\nGood luck
672931
Who took out the loan and what documentation exists?\n\nIf your mother took the loan it has to be pad out of her estate before any funds are distributed. If there are four beneficeries each looses part of their benifit to the debt repayment.\n\nGet more details of the loan, copies of documentation from the lender, etc.\n\n Find out why your aunt has waited 3 years to claim the money (anyway, it should be the organisation that gave the money that claims it from you - your aunt seems to have no claim if I read your question right.)
1018119
If there are a lot of assets to divide avoid all of the bickering between relatives leave it all to me.....LOL no but really find a good estate planning attorney or whatever type of attorney that handles such matters there are plenty of them out there. just do your will and final testament and keep him/his firm on retainer for any changes alterations of which I'm sure there Will be and clearly state your intentions to avoid legal battles after your passing
998439
There are several issues here.     Let's start with the appraisal.  Appraisers are regulated and appraisals are valid if performed in complaince by a licensed real estate appraiser.  If your buyers are getting financed on the purchase, an appraisal will, in all probability, be required.  If they are not financing it, no appraisal will be required so you may never know the home's real value.\n\nThe fact that your sister's home may be valued higher than yours would not be unusual if her home is bigger, in better condition, or just not comparable to yours.  Just because a house is next door doesn't mean the values will be the same.  There are a lot of things that factor into value. \n\nNext, if you signed an agreement to sell the home for $200,000,\nyou have entered into a contract to sell at that price.  it may, and I stress MAY, be too late to change that now.  The may comes in because the Realtor must disclose that the buyer is a licensed Realtor.  If he did not do so in writing on the sales agreement, you may have a case to void the contract.\n\nFinally, that Realtor has absolutely no business bringing in anyone to move you or tell you what can be moved.  He has no rights to enter your property at all without your permission until such time as the buyer's loan documents and your deed awarding them the title to the property have been signed and recorded.  Until that day, the home is yours and yours alone.\n\nAt best, what has occured here is an example of horrible communications.  At worst, you're being swindled and taken advantage of. \n\nYou say you cannot afford a lawyer.  I say you cannot afford not to consult one.  You can pay the lawyer's fee from the proceeds of the sale. \n\nAt least make an effort to protect yourself.  Call legal aid, call  your pastor, call an advocacy group for people with your disability.  Help is out there, please go get it.\n\nI'll pray for you.
810147
You are right.  You can't do anything.  It is up to your aunt.  She is an adult and can change her situation when she wants to.
846295
Arrrange it so that only you can make transactions on your account. Close your old accounts and create new ones. Change your signature (this actualy can be done, but there is a procedure for it- contact your bank for more information). If you are unable to decide on a course of action or are unsure as to whether you're doing enough, sit down with a representative from your bank and talk it over with him/her. Does your sister know information such as your Social Security number? If she does, then you'll have a hard time trying to keep her from your money. Again, talk to someone from your bank or even a lawyer about this. But one thing is clear- do NOT let your sister ruin your financial life.
589301
They can hold everything up, which is why this is such a hard spot to be in.  We studied the ways to inherit property when I got my real estate license.  This problem came up again and again as an example of what happens when parents leave property equally to all children.\n\nIf you can't reach them by phone and work it out, you'll have to get a lawyer.  Which is never good for family.\n\nYou are all joint tenants.  Two of you can sign over to the third, who will then be in joint tenancy with the 4th.  The first two will be out of the equation for any remaining decisions on the property, effectively the same relationship as before- just less people involved.\n\nYou can legally sell your shares to the third as well as give them away.  Good luck, I wish you well.
128107
If htey gave you the house and you are paying the notes, do you have a ocntract with them?  Has it been transferred to your name?  These are things you need to check out.  Sounds like they still own the house, and if so I would take my 842.00 and go elsewhere to live or have to put up with controlling in-laws and a nosey sister-in-law.
152149
The house was in both parents names when she died she had no claim over it so he had full ownership - had she made a will and stated that her half go to her children then he couldn't have sold it without their say so.\n\nhe would have had to give the children half if the will was changed and you wanted it to be sold.
398056
It seems like these issues would have been settled\nduring probate after your father's death.  Since\nyou were a minor, I can understand that your aunt\nmight have been assigned to handle your assets\nuntil you reached majority, but it sounds really\nfishy that you weren't told about the details when\nyou reached 18.  Actually, I think it's pretty weird\nthat you weren't at least *told* about the land when\nyou were 15.\n\nI'm not qualified to give legal advice, but it seems\nto me that the *worst* she could do is to bring a\ncivil suit against you in order to recoup the taxes\nshe paid while you were a minor.\n\nConsider this, though.  Once you turned 18, there was\nabsolutely no legitimate reason for her to continue to\npay those taxes.  Apparently, she volunteered of her\nown free will.  If she had told you about the land, it\nwould have been your responsibility and she would not\nhave had that burden.  I don't think she has a leg to\nstand on for claiming the taxes she paid after you\nbecame an adult.  I wonder if her behavior rises to\nthe level that it would be considered fraud; it *appears*\nshe was essentially trying to cheat you out of your\ninheritance.  Like I said, I'm not a lawyer, so I'm\njust musing about this.
999059
Legally she can, unless the will specifies that the house is to remain in her possession until she dies and then passes on to you.  From just that one sentance it is clear that your grandmother desired to look out for your welfare also, however if she willed everything to her daughter with an "express desire" and your mother wants to sell the house you would have to fight it in probate court.  With just the information you've given it's hard to say, but it sounds like you are concerned that your mother is going to sell a house and you don't want her too.  If that's the case you need to get a consultation with an attorney familiar with Probate and he can let you know where you stand on the issue of the house.  A lot depends on what the entire will specifies.  Good Luck!!
199619
If you haven't co-signed for anything than you wouldn't be responsible. Check the laws that govern where you live though. The estate pays the bills, then anything that is left, is divided between the heirs, or according to the will.