Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Hampshire

My father passed away and owned property. He signed the property/deed over to his girlfriend years ago. He still made most of the payments on the property and taxes. Do me and my siblings have any legal right to the property?


Asked on 12/13/09, 10:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Roy Weddleton Granite Law

Probably not. A deed is evidence of ownership of rela estate and his girlfriend has the deed.

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Answered on 12/19/09, 9:14 am
Bruce L. Dorner Dorner Law Office

Start by reviewing the chain of title. Generally, the deed transfers all ownership to the girlfriend. However, it is possible he retained some rights either as a co-owner or by life estate. Next, is there any documentation between your father and his girlfriend? Is there any agreement as to payment of monies for the property? Lastly, was there a will and was the property specifically referenced in the will?

Unfortunately, greater detail is needed to determine if you and your sibiling have any rights or claim.

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Answered on 12/19/09, 10:14 am


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