Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

i was defrauded into quit claim deeding my property to a family friend, not knowing the seriousness and believing she would have the property sold. Its been 3 years the mortgage has not been paid which she promised to do until it was sold, and she is no where to be found. Is it worth trying to obtain an attorney if she cant be found, and should I just wait for the mortgage company to foreclose on the property

Asked on 8/04/13, 6:59 pm

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Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

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What's your goal? are you hoping to get back the property? The bank's foreclosure won't accomplish that.

If you sue to get title back, you would have to prove the fraud. Were you expecting to receive money from the sale if she sold the property?

This sounds like a very confused transaction.

You may want to consult a lawyer to find out what options you have. That would help you decide if it's worth it. No one else can make that decision for you.

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Answered on 8/04/13, 8:52 pm

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