Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

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If I foreclose my home can the mortgage company come after my stock in an S-Corp? Iam 50% owner of an S-Corp in California. Thanks Rich


Asked on 3/18/08, 8:43 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Judith Deming Deming & Associates

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First of all you do not foreclose, the lender does. And, if the loan is a refinance or anything other than a purchase money loan for a residence you resided in, or if there was any fraud in the making of the loan, then the lender can look to you for any losses. With regard to your S-Corp ownership, usually this type of entity is created for a small business where the owner wishes to be taxed as an individual and it is highly unlikely that a lender who gets a judgment would be precluded from attacking your interest in this entity--they can execute on any assets you own including stock in a corporation if they get a judgment.

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Answered on 3/19/08, 2:55 pm
sean novick The Sean Novick Law Group

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Hi Rich,

It would depend on issues surrounding ownership and payments for the stock in the S-Corp (e.g. commingling).

Feel free to contact my firm: www.seannovicklaw.com

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Answered on 3/18/08, 8:55 pm
Mitchell Roth MW Roth, Professional Law Corporation

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It depends. Call me. A 3 minute conversation will do more than trying to answer this in this forum.

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Answered on 3/18/08, 9:21 pm


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