Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Minnesota
Quit Claim Deeds
Mother passed away in 1991. Father passed away some years earlier. Parents left no will as far as the house was concerned, however, a young nephew's name was apparently on something--not the original deed though. His mother, my sister, signed some kind of quit claim relinquishing her of any kind of financial responsibility as they had just purchased their own home. Long story short, can the sister currently living in my parents home sell the property. She has become ill and there are rumors that she may be trying to sell the property. With several surviving sisters and brothers, can she sell property that was NOT willed to her under these kind of circumstances?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Quit Claim Deeds
The first question is whether sister is on the title of the house. If she is not, barring any other information I am not aware of, I do not see how she could have the abiliity to sell the house--it may not be hers to sell.
Feel free to contact my office with any further questions.
Re: Quit Claim Deeds
It's impossible to answer this with the information given. An attorney needs to examine the abstract; or if an abstract is not available the attorney needs to review the records at the Register of Deeds office. I am certified as a real property law specialist by the Minn. Bar Assoc. and can pursue this matter if you like. Please e-mail me if you have further questions.
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