Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
My died over 2 years ago. My dad put me on the title of his house listing us as joint tenants, this is recorded. In their living trust they both wanted me to have their house. I know my dad can make changes. I have a notarized grant deed signed by both my parents giving my the house, this was not recorded. Now my dad wants me to sign my name off of the house. Can I be forced to give my mom's half back to him?
1 Answer from Attorneys
I assume it was your mother who died. If both of your parents gave your parents gave you a grant deed to the house, whether it is recorded or not, you are the owner of the house, Legally you can do as you want. The house was not part of your mother's estate because she had transferred title to you. Morally, I think you should give the house back to him unless you feel he is going to give your mother's half to someone else and then you should give his half back to him.
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