Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Mexico
my aunt gave me some property 4 years ago ive asked 4 or 5 times for the title and she said she would look for it during this time ive watered 25 trees 5 times aweek paid the electric bill to run pump to water trees also made considerable improvements to property now she wants it back ? can she do this ( i have witnesses when she gave me this property verbally) and if she can can i get compensation for improvements and caring for property?
1 Answer from Attorneys
You are entitled to reasonable compensation for the work you have done and the costs you have incurred. Unfortunately real estate can be conveyed only in writing, almost exclusively by a properly notarized deed. With witnesses, you could be eligible for additional compensation for fraud and/or misrepresentation, according to the facts you presented.
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