Real Estate

Penalties for real estate fraud in California can include fines of up to $10,000 or more, imprisonment for up to one year in county jail, and restitution to victims. In cases involving larger amounts of money or multiple victims, the penalties can be more severe, including longer imprisonment and larger fines. Repeat offenders may face enhanced penalties.

In most cases, stepchildren would not inherit from a step-parent's estate if there is no will specifying them as beneficiaries. Without a will, the laws of intestacy in the state where the deceased lived would typically determine who inherits the estate, with priority generally given to legal relatives such as children, spouses, or parents. Stepchildren are not considered legal heirs unless specifically named in a will.

Generally, if you are the owner you should be prepared before the foreclosure sale. You will be given notice of the time and date of the foreclosure sale. When the foreclosure sale takes place and the property is sold you will no longer have the right to enter the premises. You should remove your personal belongings before the sale.

An assistant can help a real estate agent by organizing and maintaining transaction documents, coordinating communication with clients and other parties involved in transactions, conducting research on properties, and assisting in the preparation of legal documents required for real estate transactions.

If the decedent died intestate (without a will) an in-law would not be considered an heir-at-law. You can check the laws of intestacy for your state at the related question link provided below.

Of course, a person can leave property to an in-law in her will.

Without a formal agreement or legal documentation granting you rights to the land, you do not have legal ownership or rights to it. Your maintenance efforts may be seen as a form of encroachment, but legal ownership remains with the village. It's advisable to consult with a legal professional to determine the best course of action if you wish to continue using the land.

The average commercial real estate commission for sales above $30 million is typically around 1-3% of the total sales price. However, this can vary depending on the specific terms negotiated between the parties involved and the complexity of the transaction. It's important to consult with a real estate professional for accurate and up-to-date information.

Yes, a convicted felon can potentially get a Florida real estate license. The Florida Real Estate Commission evaluates each application on a case-by-case basis and takes into consideration various factors, such as the nature of the crime, rehabilitation efforts, and time passed since the conviction. It's recommended to disclose any criminal history on the application and be prepared to provide necessary documentation and explanations.

To notarize as an attorney-in-fact, you typically need to present the power of attorney document to the notary, along with your identification. The notary will then verify the document and witness your signature as the attorney-in-fact on behalf of the principal. Make sure to check the specific requirements in your state for notarizing documents as an attorney-in-fact.

In the United States, the Levitt-town type of home were popular because for a modest price, a person could buy a new home. Entire Levi-town type communities sprang up in many areas around the USA. In particular they had a good market share in places like Long Island, New York. Long Island is a peninsula east of New York City that is comprised of two counties, Nassau and Suffolk.

You can think of the covenants -- properly, covenants, conditions, restrictions and reservations (CC&Rs) or decs (condominium declaration) -- as the association's constitution.

The By-Laws, then, are amendments to that constitution.


Together, and with any board resolutions and board meeting minutes, all these documents make up the governing documents for an association.


Different documents require different vote percentages of the membership -- owners -- to modify or amend. Usually, it's more difficult to amend the CC&Rs than it is to amend the By-Laws.



Only the board votes on resolutions and only the board votes on issues brought to board meetings.

You can obtain a legal description of your property by checking your property deed, which typically includes a legal description. This description will outline specific details about the property boundaries, size, and location. You can also contact your local county assessor's office or hire a surveyor to provide an official legal description.

Generally, a felon may inherit real estate if they had no involvement in the death of the owner. For example, if Judith died intestate, with no spouse, leaving three daughters and one was incarcerated, each would inherit a third interest in her estate. If Judith was murdered by one of her daughters, that daughter would be barred from benefitting from Judith's estate. The remaining two sisters would share the property, each acquiring a 1/2 interest. In a local case some years ago, a woman was convicted of murdering her husband and was sentenced to a long prison term. Together they had owned a home. They had no living children but there were two grandchildren. The property was distributed to the two grandchildren.

In 1977 redlining was outlawed by the Community Reinvestment Act. The Act provided that commercial banks and savings institutions have an obligation to help serve the credit needs of their entire community, including low and moderate income borrowers. It also required that those institutions serve the needs in a manner that was consistent with safe and sound banking practices. In other words, the credit worthiness of the borrower was still to be considered in the loan process. The CRA was responding to the perception that savings and loan associations and banks were “redlining” low-income and minority areas, in effect denying credit to areas based on their perceived characteristics rather than the actual creditworthiness of individual loan applications.

A dower slave is a type of slave who is given as part of a bride's dowry to her husband upon marriage. The slave would be owned by the husband and could be used for labor or other purposes. This practice was common in certain societies in the past but is now considered unethical and illegal.

In Georgia, a real estate title search typically goes back at least 50 years to look for any potential issues or claims on the property. However, some title examiners may review records further back to ensure a clear title is being conveyed during a property transaction.

In South Carolina, heirs typically have eight months after the judge signs off on a probate estate to contest it or bring it to the superior court. This is in accordance with the state's probate laws, and it is crucial for heirs to act within this timeframe if they wish to challenge the probate process.

This answer posted is wrong when it states: "it means giving a power to the trustee in the will , so trustee can sell , collect money of property and so on , depends on the powers mentioned under this section" In fact, the gift of a life estate when set out in a Will means that the person receiving the gift (usually the right to live in the family home), can use the home and live in it for the remainder of his or her life. Upon their death, the property typically goes back into the original estate, to be distributed or sold, as directed in the original will. The person receiving the gift can neither sell the property or re-gift it under his or her own will, he or she can simply live in the property for the remainder of his or her life.

Johnson County in Kansas has one of the highest real estate tax rates in the state. This is because it is one of the most populous and affluent counties in Kansas, leading to higher property values and subsequently higher property taxes.

A life estate can be dissolved by the life tenant voluntarily surrendering their rights, or through a legal action by the remainderman to terminate the life estate. Dissolution can also occur through mutual agreement between the life tenant and the remainderman, or if the terms of the life estate end naturally, such as upon the death of the life tenant.

The best way to get out of jail is to follow the legal process, which may involve hiring a lawyer, posting bail, attending court hearings, and cooperating with law enforcement. It is important to understand your rights and responsibilities during this process to ensure the best possible outcome.

No, the Grantor cannot unilaterally change the Deed of Trust once it has been signed and executed. Any changes would require the consent of all parties involved, including the beneficiary and trustee named in the deed.