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A chapter 7 trustee proposed to sell real and personal property that was owned by the chapter 7 debtors as joint tenants with parents of one of the debtors as of the beginning of the bankruptcy case.

A deed of trust is similar to a mortgage for real estate purchases. In some states, a trust deed unites the borrower, a lender and a trustee. The buyer/borrower gets the use of the property, and the ...

"How would you like to take title to your new home, Mr. and Mrs. Buyer?" the attorney or title closing settlement officer asks. Thinking fast, you wisely ask, "Well, how do most married couples take ...

You and your “significant other” are buying your first home together. You’ve jumped through your mortgage lender’s 100 flaming hoops and negotiated all the sales details with the seller. Then you are ...

Where a judgment lien is sought to be executed against the interest of one joint tenant, mere delivery of the writ of execution to the sheriff is not sufficient to sever the joint tenancy and operate ...

Joint tenancy is a way for two or more people to share ownership of a property. It’s a popular choice for couples, family members, or friends who want to ensure that their share of the property passes ...

Joint tenancy on a deed is a form of property ownership that enables two or more individuals to hold equal shares of a property, subject to specific rights and conditions. This kind of ownership is ...