Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
afraid of losing my house
My dad is in jail he now has a civil lawsuit against him. The house i live in is in his name. He never changed it to my name but he gave it me a long time ago. Is there anything i can do to protect my house against any lawsuit he has.
4 Answers from Attorneys
Re: afraid of losing my house
Get the title transferred to you by recorded deed, but be prepared to defend the transfer in a legal action that plaintiff could bring if they win a judgment against your dad and try to collect against the house.
Re: afraid of losing my house
There are some things you need to know immediately which I cannot post publicly. What you need to do is hire an attorney who will win the lawsuit or settle. Let me know if you want help.
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Re: afraid of losing my house
You could either have him deed you the property or you could file a lawsuit to quiet title.
Re: afraid of losing my house
You might consider writing a contract and having him execute a grant deed. You will need the assistance of an attorney to cover your bases.