Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Michigan
My father passed away in 1996, he owned 6 cemetary plots, his sister has come up with a hand written letter, so she says my father wrote, giving her the 6 cemetary plots, she never changed them to her name, they are still recorded in his name as owner, she claims she owns them, cause he wrote her a letter giving them too her. My father was married , at the time of his death and my Mother is still alive. My father has 3 children all alive. Can my Dads sister claim these plots because of a letter my Dad wrote her giving them to her? The letter was not wittnessed or any thing else legal on it. 16 years after his death and his sister comes up with this letter? Thank You, any help would HELP. Patti
1 Answer from Attorneys
The letter needs to be analyzed by a handwriting expert if you have doubts that he wrote it. It may qualify as real estate in which case, your mother would have to sign the letter as well or her dower rights would prevent an outright gift. Please contact me to discuss the details www.johntatone.com or 888-988-LAWS (5297)
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