Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Washington
Deed to property
My Mother owns a home in Washington,when my mom bought the home, my grandaughter was diagnosed with cancer, so my sister assisted my mother with the paper work to buy the home, while my sister was doing so, she put herself on as sole survivor. My mom wants to sale her home and my sister wont let her. My sister did not put any monies into the home,thehome was paid for in cash and my mom has the cancelled check. what can my mom do.
thank you, Lisa
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Deed to property
It depends on what the deed says. If the deed says your mother is the fee simple owner of the property then she can do as she wishes with it, and there is no part of this decision that is your sister's.
When you say your sister won't let her, is your sister exercising too much influence over your mother? If so, please consider contacting Adult Protective Services (similar to CPS but for adults).
Your mom should look at the deed to the property. It is on file with the recorder in the county where the property is located, if you don't have a copy. The deed will say who gets to make the decision regarding any potential sale.
Hope this helps. Elizabeth Powell
Re: Deed to property
Dear Sir/Madam:
You may wish to review this with an attorney. Whether or not your sister had any authorization at the time may be of significance.
Thank you.
Respectfully
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