Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan
Real Estate Law
My father sold my son some of his property, the township told my son he needed more land to build the house on, so my dad agreed to split the front parcel in front the the land where my son was going to build, the agree was that my son would split the property back to my dad as soon as township allowed. My father passed away and for the past 9 years my dad believed the property was split back to him, he paid the taxes, the property was in his name, and on his tax assesment every year...Now my son comes up with a quick claim deed and says even though my dad paid the taxes , the property is his, can he do this ? The property was not registered in my son's name till after my fathers death...do we have any recourse against my son for the land or back taxes ?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Real Estate Law
Please know that all agreements for the sale / transfer of real property must be in writing to be valid. That being said, consider an action to quiet title to the property, which is an action to determine who has the priority right to the property. Also consider an action for adverse possession.
You might consider starting with a letter from an attorney to your son requesting that he pay the taxes on the property or sign a deed granting it back to your father's estate for distribution. If you would like my assistance in writing such a letter, please do not hesitate to contact me as I have settled like matters to my client's satisfaction.
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