Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California
How to proceed with a Quiet Title Action
An attorney has informed us that we would undoubtedly be successful if we retained him to have a relative removed from the title of our condo, but at a minimum cost of $3k by way of a Quiet Title Action. The need for this is due to the relative's name having been put on title because he was necessary as a co-signer, fully agreeing that he had no real claim to this property. He did not contribute financially towards the purchase or subsequent payments. Now, 5 years later, when asked to sign a quit claim deed to have his name removed, he refuses because he is angry over a separate issue. We have all the necessary receipts for mortgage payments, HOA fees and tax payments, and even a quit claim deed from another relative who also co-signed and whose name was put on title.
So,we'd like to know: 1) Is it possible and feasible for us to file the necessary papers without an attorney? (as we are quite low on bucks) 2) If so, which forms we need to file. 3) Is there a quide we could follow, a website showing which steps need to be taken?
Thank you very much for any help you can provide.
3 Answers from Attorneys
Re: How to proceed with a Quiet Title Action
if you email me directly, i may be able to further assist you with the filings you seek.
Re: How to proceed with a Quiet Title Action
Borrow the money and hire him. You'd be making a major mistake by attempting to do it yourself. It is a significant undertaking even for an experienced attorney.
Re: How to proceed with a Quiet Title Action
you don't have the expertise but i would first as an attorney apply some pressure for a lot less than 3k and possibly i could do some good at a much lower price, if it doesn't stirr him to give up, then you may have to pay more --- sometimes onec the suit is filed people see the error of their ways and i work at $x per hour so if he gives up right away it still may be less expensive --- if you wish i am at 925-945-6000
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