Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Help................ My sister tranferred my dying fathers deed to herself. My dad had dementia, was septic,and blind with several other health issues. My sister did this 4 days before my dad died. She states ther was a notary present I do not believe this to be the truth as the signiture on the transferred deed was not my dad's but very similar to my sisters. She said he signed it - but he could not have -- he was in bad shape.. She then said she helped my dad sign with her assistance. I had the deed examined by a writing expert and have a report that states it is not my dad's signiture even with assistance. There is also a wiil that states the home was to be split 50-50, which was drafted back in 1971. My sister's attorney is very good at stalling- I have been trying to reach some kind of resolution for 2 plus years. The homes value is appraised at 300-thousand-- I asked for a third of that amount. I thought that was a resonable number --my sister was my dad''s care provider for the last 3 years and I do think she should be compensated. My father took my sister and her daughter in which was to be a 6 month stay - it was 15 years --she did not contribute to any expenses. I also was their care provider after my mother died-- made many improvements in the home ect, ect. This case was to be resolved by the end of Dec 2010- an offer of 65-thousand was made to me and I declined. I countered with 90-thousand and have not received an answer. What should be my next step? Any directives would be greatly appreciated.

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Denise

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