Posted on: 18th Feb, 2008 02:09 pm
My aunt passed away in December. I am her 2nd cousin and have taken care of her for the past 7 years. Four years ago she quit claimed the house over to me. Now that she is passed her granddaughter (whom she seen once in 6 years filed papers to become personal representative and claims that the deed is fraudulent (which it is not and can be proven by comparing signatures). Is there anything she can do? Can she tie this house up in court or does it simply belong to me and she has no claim. The deed was registered. I am located in Detroit, Michigan.
Hi Msdl,
Welcome to the forum.
If the deed has been notarized and recorded county recorder office then the property now belongs to you and you are the owner of the property. The grand daughter will have no claim on it.
To claim she will have to prove the deed as fraudulent. But she cannot prove it as you have said "which it is not and can be proven by comparing signatures "So I think you need not to worry about it.
Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Larry
Welcome to the forum.
If the deed has been notarized and recorded county recorder office then the property now belongs to you and you are the owner of the property. The grand daughter will have no claim on it.
To claim she will have to prove the deed as fraudulent. But she cannot prove it as you have said "which it is not and can be proven by comparing signatures "So I think you need not to worry about it.
Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.
Thanks,
Larry
Since your aunt quitclaimed the property to you well before she died, the property is not part of her estate. The granddaughter will have to bring a separate lawsuit to "quiet title" on the property, ie challenge the deed.
pay heed to what jheard has to say - his are words of wisdom in this situation.
on my own, i might suggest you consider discussing this with your own legal counsel, to ensure that you are protected in this circumstance. sometimes sage advice before a lawsuit can put a stop to the action.
on my own, i might suggest you consider discussing this with your own legal counsel, to ensure that you are protected in this circumstance. sometimes sage advice before a lawsuit can put a stop to the action.
