Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

My father was told by his attorney, since his first wife never signed the house over to him when they were divorced and even though she left in the first years of moving into the house she is still entitled to half of the house. And in the event she is dead her half would go to her children either with him or children from another marriage. (She left in the late 1950's) When I tell other people I know this is what he has been told I am told his attorney is cant be right. My father is 88 now and we are not sure if his 1st wife is even alive but I am told this will be a mess in the event he passes. Is his attorney correct or should he look for another attorney.

Thank you,

Dee


Asked on 1/28/11, 5:37 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Actually, yes, the attorney could be right.

Your father should get his own lawyer to sort things out, advise him of his rights, and assist him in protecting and enforcing those rights.

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 2/09/11, 7:28 pm


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