Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida

contract

i bought a villa with my girlfriend,in both our names.we closed on april 7 2003. she has a son and daughter they objected to it. so i told them i would take her name of deed. iwent to a para-legal,and she made out a quit claim deed.i called my mortgage company and told them what i did.they said to me i was in breach of contract,and they could forclose on my property for doing that,well they were nice and said they would refinance mortgage in my name only.

this is going to cost me over 3 thousand dollars. if i would have known this i would let things stay as they were.

can i hold this para legal responsable for this expens.e that i have incoured. thank you


Asked on 6/24/03, 4:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: contract

Your experience is a perfect example of why a person should not trust an untrained individual without any legal education to prepare legal documents. Every legal document requires an understanding of what it does and what implications it may have.

Paralegals are not allowed to provide any legal opinions or advice. They can only fill out forms.

At this time, your only recourse is to seek compensation from the "paralegal" which may prove to be an exercise in futility. Chances are he or she may be judgment proof or have little assets anyway. Good luck.

Scott R. Jay, Esq., 305-249-8000

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Answered on 6/24/03, 3:40 pm


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