Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Idaho

Grandparents Tricked

My grandparents (in their mid 80's) entered into a deal with their daughter who lives in Idaho - the agreement was that my grandparents were to take a loan (100k) on their current home (in california) and then give half to my aunt and the other half was to purchase some property in Idaho where my aunt and grandparents were going to live (each having their own home on the property). Initially both of their names were on the title however a short time ago my aunt told my grandmother that she needed to change the name on the title to her new married name - but what she really did was take my grandmother's name off of the title all together (they were mislead in these proceedings). My question is - now that the title is in my aunt's name do we have any recourse to at least recover the 50k that my grandparents are out??? Please help.

Thank you,


Asked on 7/30/06, 5:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Judith Deming Deming & Associates

Re: Grandparents Tricked

Yes; there a a number of causes of action that can be undertaken, including financial abuse of the elderly. It would require your grandparents to file suit against your aunt; alternatively, someone could be appointed as their conservator to puruse a legal action on their behalves. Also, a criminal complaint culd be filed--most counties' district attorneys offices have elder abuse divisions/officers. Before suing, it may be that by simply letting the aunt know that legal action is going to be pursued, that she will undo what she has done.

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Answered on 7/31/06, 12:42 am


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