Legal Question in Elder Law in California

Property Transfered

I recently brought my dad to live with me. He lived in California. With his approval, we decided to dispose of his real estate property. We had the property sold, but when it went to escrow, we found that someone else had their name on the title. I first contacted the county attorney where he lived, then I contacted the attorney dad had been seeing. We then sent a notorized statement, indicating that dad had no knowledge how the other individuals managed to get their name on the title. It has been six months, it seems like it is being postponed. Every time I contact the attorney I get the runaround.


Asked on 5/19/05, 11:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Scott Schomer Schomer Law Group

Re: Property Transfered

You haven't given enought facts to really understand what is going on with this transaction. But the short answer is that if someone has an interest in your dad's property and you can't work it out informally, he will have to sue to quiet title or partition it. If the interest was obtained through fraud or trickery, you may be able to add a claim for those charges or elder abuse. See an attorney in the area where the property is located for more details.

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Answered on 5/20/05, 11:12 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Property Transfered

You'd better get it handled properly and promptly. I can't speculate on what to do, without all the facts. First, question the attorney about what is going on and why, until you get all your questions answered. If you can't get satisfactory answers from the attorney, you can get another attorney. If you need new counsel, and if it is in Southern California, feel free to contact me. You should have an attorney local to the court where the matter would be heard if it requires a lawsuit.

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Answered on 5/20/05, 8:40 am


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