A written supplement or amendment to an existing will such as one affecting the transfer of real estate upon death.
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Comments for Codicil
I gave permission for my neighbor to expand his driveway by utilizing about a 25 X 14" strip of our property. How do I make the change in the property deed to allow this to be a permanent change?
Sep 09, 2023 11:11:17Hello Robert! Thank you for reaching out to us!
Sep 19, 2023 11:05:30Did the ownership of that strip of land change by granting permission to your neighbor to use it as his driveway? Suppose you wish to change the property deed or details about it. In that case, we recommend you consult a real estate attorney to avoid future misunderstandings over property lines and ownership.
My parents died. My sister and I are supposed to split the property that was supposed to be a codicil. She said she can't find it. There's some guy living on the property and I need to know what to do.
May 08, 2019 17:20:39HI, Lorie! Unfortunately, we cannot provide legal advice. RealEstateAgent.com is a directory that connects real estate agents with home buyers and sellers. We recommend that you hire an attorney or a real estate lawyer.
May 09, 2019 06:41:51What term is used for an exemption to a zoning law?
Apr 16, 2018 22:44:46"Zoning Variance", Sheryl
Apr 27, 2018 17:18:27And you can read more about it, right here in our real estate glossary. Just click here >> https://www.realestateagent.com/real-estate-glossary/real-estate/zoning-variance.html
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