Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Jersey

My mother did sell her house to my brother, deed and all. He did take out an entirely new mortgage. He has the house on the market right now. My mother doesn't want to move out. She couldn't pay the mortgage and my brother offered to buy the house so she wouldn't lose it. Now, she will lose the house.
A lawyer suggested another family member taking over the house. There isn't anybody with any money. Another suggestion was for my mother to get a reverse mortgage on it once she gets it back. That is exactly what she would like to do. But, my brother won't just give it back to her. He wants the money he put out for the house. He wants it yesterday.
My mother is in her 80s and doesn't want to move. She is VERY upset.
Is there any way she can stop the sale or anything at all she could do? Is there any elderlaw that would cover this situation?

Asked on 6/25/11, 1:42 pm

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Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

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Answered on 6/25/11, 5:04 pm

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