Tag: real estate title
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The Easement on the Title: Can We Be 100% Sure It Still Exists?
An easement grants the right to use someone else’s property for a specified reason. You probably know this. But do you know the difference between a recorded easement deed, and the actual way an easement is used? Just because an easement deed is recorded, you might assume it still legally exists. And you’d likely be…
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My Dad Put My Nickname on the Deed: What Should I Do?
My dad passed away. His name and mine are on the home deed I just inherited from him. Here’s the issue. He put my nickname, Kathy, on the deed — though my actual name is Katherine. Do I need to change the deed? If so, can you tell me how? This kind of situation arises…
