Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

Belated Title Transfer

A Pennsylvania couple was divorced 25 years ago and the husband got the house. Their son is now assisting the elderly father who cannot handle his own paperwork and he discovered that the title still contains the names of both parents, not just the father who may have never applied for the title transfer. How can the son correct the oversight without involving (i.e. upsetting)either or both parents? (Obviously the distribution of the father's eventual estate will be affected if this is not done


Asked on 1/16/01, 12:19 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gerald Hershenson Law Office of Gerald M. Hershenson

Re: Belated Title Transfer

The entire facts and divorce documents must be reviewed. The ex wife must sign a deed if she is still alive. If the divorce settlement did not include the ownership of the property there is a serious problem. I suggest you consult an attorney.

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Answered on 2/13/01, 9:50 am


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