Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

Re: Verbal Agreement Regarding Property Rights

I would need to review the documents to give you any specific answers, but I will make some assumptions based on your question. I would guess all this was done without the assistance of an attorney. Unfortunately, when she "signed over" the property to your sisters, I would assume she conveyed all of her interest in the property to them. Again, without reviewing this document, I can't say for sure. And unless she reserved a life estate for herself, she doesn't even have the right to live there. Once she signs and delivers that deed, the property belongs to your sisters. If your mother did not add any restrictions in the deed (e.g., the right to live there), your sisters can then do with it as they see fit, which includes selling it, moving in, etc. Honestly, you should contact a real estate attorney in your area to review the documents, just to make sure things are as I assume from your question. Deeds can be dangerous instruments in untrained hands. I'll bet your sister doesn't get an invitation to your mother's birthday party though....