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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law for Alabama on
Q: A land deed has a clause that says I have to offer it for sell to my grandfather's decendents before I can sell it.

He only had once child. She is deceased. My siblings don't want to purchase the land. Will there be an issue with the title once I sell it, because of this clause? What should I do?

Anthony M. Avery
Anthony M. Avery answered on Jan 18, 2022

You will need a competent AL attorney to clear that Right of First Refusal. Apparently there may be interested Heirs. Then possibly an Affidavit of Heirship, and a QCD from them should clear the Title.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Tennessee on
Q: I have been charged with indecent exposure in Tennessee and am a first time offender. What are my options for defense?

I have no criminal record

Anthony M. Avery
Anthony M. Avery answered on Jan 18, 2022

Hire an attorney to represent you now. I think that crime is not expungeable. You need it dismissed. Do not get in any more trouble and bring enough cash to pay everything off at Court the first hearing.

1 Answer | Asked in Probate for Tennessee on
Q: Can i have my sister removed from ourparents house untill the will has been probated she is exsecator of the will

My parents will states there property and estate is to be split equally between me and my sister and ahe is is named to over see the will she is currently staying in my paremts house and was before they passes away to help them and i have recently found out that she is letting my nieces and there... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
Anthony M. Avery answered on Jan 18, 2022

Was the Will Probated? If not, it means nothing. You may want to hire an attorney to Probate the Will, or possibly remove her as Executrix. Ultimately you can file for a

Sale for Partition of the real property.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation and Real Estate Law for Tennessee on
Q: How to strip lien against one person on Tenancy by the Entirety held home?

I had a lien filed against me for a judgement against just me (not spouse). My home is held a Tenancy by The Entirety with spouse. The judgement holder tried to foreclose on my "survivorship interest", which went nowhere. Do I have to pay this to sell my house or is there some workaround?... Read more »

Anthony M. Avery
Anthony M. Avery answered on Jan 18, 2022

You interest could possibly be executed upon. Most buyers will not take your title however. Judgment Liens are good for ten years from date of Judgment, unless extended, which happens frequently. Even it the Lien lapses, it will still be in your title unless the creditor or a court removes it.... Read more »

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Texas on
Q: Yes I understand I’m in trouble. Would you be willing to assist me ?
John Cucci Jr.
John Cucci Jr. answered on Jan 18, 2022

Yes!

My business is all about helping people in trouble.

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