Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

deed vs will

I have rented my grandmother's house for 29 years, with the promiss of ownership when she passes. Her will states my ownership very clearly. She had a massive stroke 2/07. My step-grandfather has always been angry with her wanting me to have the house. One month before she died, somehow he managed to add his name to the deed. She never would've done this, if she was in the right state of mind. Not a month after her death, I get a letter from him telling me I have 60 days to vacate! This whole thing ''smells fishy''. What can I do now?


Asked on 12/29/07, 1:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Ronald Cappuccio Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax)

Re: deed vs will

You should IMMEDIATELY discuss this matter with an Estate Attorney. Your lawyer will want to see the Will and the Deed in question. For a person to deed property they must be mentally capable. You would have to argue your grandmother's incapacity in court.

Estate Litigation is usually messy, expensive and emotionally charged. You should have this matter looked at right away.

I hope this helps!

Ron Cappuccio

htp://www.SaveYourEstae.com

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Answered on 12/29/07, 5:37 pm


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