Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

I was on the deed of my mom's condo which is worth $90,000.00 in Florida. My mom and I had a fight and now her attorney sent me a letter stating I took $45,000.00 from her bank accounts when I had power of attorney (hurtful lie!) and that I must sign a quit claim deed. My mom is 90 and I believe my brother (also on deed) is behind this. Isn't this a kind of extortion and can I be forced off the deed?

Asked on 10/15/10, 3:55 pm

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Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

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No. I suggest you obtain a lawyer. Your mom probably has dementia and/or alzheimer and this attorney should take that into effect when representing someone of vast years.

Answered on 10/20/10, 4:36 pm

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Marc J. Soss Marc J. Soss, Esquire

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To get you off the deed they would have to prove that your Mother was either coerced into signing it or did so not under a "lucid" moment. Both are difficult to prove and expensive. You may be correct that a family member is behind it so I would recommend that you request proof of what you allegedly stole.

If that is unsuccessful, you will need to hire a lawyer to defend yourself.

Answered on 10/21/10, 11:00 am

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