Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

My father singed the house over to me and I put my brother and sisters name on the deed. My sister forged my name and had the deed stamped by a noteary my brother singed it too and they sold the house for $500. what can I do to get it back?


Asked on 7/04/11, 10:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

You will have to start a Quiet Title action to set aside the forged deeds. If it had a market value of $500.00, it probably will cost many times that to sue, and wouldn't be worth it. If the house had a much higher value, why would they have sold it for only $500.?

Unless you are an experienced real estate lawyer with litigation experience, you won't be able to do this on your own. You will have to engage the services of a lawyer. You need to take action as soon as possible, otherwise it may be sold and/or mortgaged, and you'll have to sue all of the people involved, and it will become harder and harder to make your claim.

This response is not legal advice, since I do not have all of the information that would be required, and I do not have a representation agreement with you.

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Answered on 7/05/11, 2:13 pm


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