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As long as the loan is current, they cannot force you to refinance, accelerate the debt or foreclose the loan. There is a federal law that protects... Read Answer
You will likely have to refinance. It depends on the company. If you are the sole heir and can refinance, I suggest doing so. If you continue to pay... Read Answer
When your grandmother died, that gave the mortgage company the right to call the loan. However, they would probably rather have payments than the... Read Answer
The mortgage company cannot demand payment earlier than what already is committed to. If you did nothing, but continued to pay the mortgage, no one... Read Answer
An answer to your question will not be forthcoming on a website such as this. You need to actually have the documents reviewed by an attorney so... Read Answer
If he left a will, follow the terms of the will. If not, the probate court will distribute according to the state statutes.
It depends on whether you have enough income to file a tax return. If with the rental income you do not have enough income you don't have to file a... Read Answer
Yes, that is income regardless on what you use the money for.
Rent is income. Income is taxable. Talk to your accountant for tax implications.
You don't mention in your question whether the "long term disability" you are receiving is paid by a private (contractual) source such as a... Read Answer
Disability is not needs based, so I do not think this would be necessary. If you were receiving SSI, that would be different. In that case, you would... Read Answer
You don't report it to whoever is paying you disability. You will have to report it as income on your tax returns.
Maybe. Are you living there too? You need to consult your policy.
If you are renting out a portion of your house to help pay the mortgage, that is considered income and should be reported.
You have no rights to the life insurance. Your rights to the estate will depend on the law of intestacy of the State where your father was living... Read Answer
You do not have any claim, since you were not named as a beneficiary.
If not a beneficiary on life insurance you do not have a right to the proceeds. If not Will you may be entitled to a part of his solely owned... Read Answer
You are not entitled to the life insurance proceeds. You may be entitle to one-half of any property that was solely owned by your father, but if it... Read Answer
The beneficiaries of the insurance policy are listed on the policy. The money bypasses the estate and goes directly to that person or persons. ... Read Answer
I am sorry for your loss. Unfortunately, the to your question is "no, you are not, unless you are under 18." If you are under 18, then it may be... Read Answer
The Life Insurance policy is a payable on death contract, and whoever is listed as the beneficiary will take the entire proceeds. As to the remainder... Read Answer
Essentially, his name is already off the property title. A conveyance signed by you "as suvivor of [deceased husband's name] whose death certificate... Read Answer
Generally his name can be taken off the deed at the time of closing.. all you will 100% need is an original of his death certificate to clear title.... Read Answer
Did you own the property in "joint tenancy"? To answer your question, yes, the property needs to be titled in your name alone before you can sell... Read Answer
Yes. Record his death certificate in the county records of the county where the real property is located.