Can I file a quiet title action without an attorney?
928822
What do you mean quite title action?  I have never heard of that term before
675680
The first and simplest thing to do is just write a letter to the lien holder appraising them of the facts and putting them on notice that the debtor does not have a interest subject to lien in the property.\n\nIf they ignore this or otherwise act like jerks then sue them for "slander of title."
382123
You go to a title company and they will do it all for you.\n\nGood Luck!
906826
Go see a real estate attorney and tack on as many other things as possible into the law suit.  Not to be a jerk, but it is often the only way to remendy some situations, but I just like to sue people too.
34360
I would ask a title insurance company about this, but ask one that you don't intend to use to obtain a policy from when you finance the property, unless of course they say no problem.
111670
Ask your attorney for copies.
723157
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
293017
Talk to your real estate attorney because an agent can't give legal advice.
224088
You may call the Bar Association or lawyers offices in your area. They do give bits of free advice. It seems that if you write it on paper and have it notetorized, that would work. It is probably more simple than you think
245867
First of all, RESTRAINING ORDER asap! Second of all, yes you can list your home with an agent and request no sign. All the sign does is alert passers by that your home is for sale. When people are house shopping and they go through an agent they most often get listings within their requested price range. The agency also usually lists the property online. Other agencies also have access to your listing for their clients. There is a large realestate listing database that all agents have access to. The sign is no big deal. As for your big problem with your ex, once you do get your home sold and moved I would suggest being unlisted. Dont even put in a postal change of address because the info can be easily accessed. Just call all of your contacts and give the ones you want the new address or a better idea is to get a P.O. Box.  Please be careful, a situation like this that has been festering for many years can be very dangerous. Do not underestimate your ex, he might not even know what he is capable of if he is mentally unstable.
406773
Look in your yellow pages for an attorney that offers a free "consultation" visit.  Get as much info during that visit as you can to help you decide if you can fight this without having an attorney.\n\nAlso, check to see if you can file a countersuit against this neighbor...might put an end to everything.  You might be able to file harassment charges.\n\nI am not an attorney, just making some suggestions in case no one responds with any help at all.  A free consultation might be your best course of action.\n\nGood luck!
328257
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
382040
you must at least be a notary at large. Some states are atty. states and that you would have to pass the bar. that is the first step. If you are in a notary state then visit the title companies in your area and ask for their out of office business.
96193
Have u contacted an attorney or legal aide?
1164327
Arms length transactions are conducted without an attorney in CA.  It doesn't matter whether or not you use an agent.  The title/escrow company acts as the settlement agent.
89094
You need to talk to an attorney.
716465
Don't even attempt it without an attorney. You are scaring me! Either draw it up and have him review it or let him draw it up with your stipulations. He will also have suggestions to cover yourself. Way too dangerous to attempt this yourself. Good Luck!