@Brittany P.The reason people use them is because some Facebook guru told them too, just like if the guru told them to fake a verification of funds or a guru telling people they don’t need to send a borrower a 1098People tend to not do their own research or have an attorney review and just take some template from the guru

I suggest having this conversation with an attorney.

Check with Account Closed about all this, but also an attorney!

If possible, find a local attorney who specializes in real estate or construction disputes to represent you at the hearing, given you're out of state.

Title companies and closing attorneys exist for this specific purpose.Why not use them?

Many people say "I know for a fact none of my family has judgments" but family members regularly do not discuss their financial problems with other family members, may be unaware of legal issues and their standing, and there also could be fraud.You should also consider any prior spouses among the parties that ever lived at the property as a marital interest attachs regardless if they were on title unless resolved by express court decree (in which case former spouse should join the conveyance).An attorney is not required - though you will need a properly drafted deed, GITREP form, and affidavit of consideration to record.

Can anyone please recommend real estate attorneys familiar with creative finance in AZ, TX, CO & OK? 

Here’s how to get itFor an unbiased legal opinion, consultant with an attorney whose fee isn’t contingent on outcome, or loading billable hoursFor an unbiased financial opinion, consultant with a FEE ONLY financial or FEE ONLY investment advisorFor an unbiased real estate opinion, consultant with a fee based consultant, preferably one who has obtained the CRE (counselors of real estate ) designation. 

Do you have an attorney helping you?

He is co-owner of Weekender Management, an Airbnb property management company and an attorney who started his career in Wal-Mart Corporate Real Estate.