Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

My mother passed away and my brother recently took my father to transfer the deed to the homes without informing my sister or I. What rights do we have to reverse this action in the state of new York. My father can not read.


Asked on 10/15/12, 3:20 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Thomas Sirianni The Law Office of Thomas A. Sirianni

Give me a call direct at 516-314-1343 to discuss.

Tommy

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Answered on 10/15/12, 3:25 pm
Yefim Rubinov Yefim Rubinov Attorney at Law

You may sue to undo this transaction on the basis of undue influence, duress or fraud or etc...consult an attorney

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Answered on 10/15/12, 3:54 pm
Kevin Connolly Kevin J. Connolly

Technically, you and your sister have no rights here. Your FATHER has the right to set the deed aside on the grounds Mr. Runinov laid out.

Here is the truly sad part: the attorneys' fees will almost certain exceed the value of the properties, and if you're not very careful, your father will end his days penniless. You should enlist an elder care lawyer, because this is not garden-variety real estate.

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Answered on 10/15/12, 4:50 pm


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