Posted on: 24th Nov, 2007 07:53 pm
someone not related to my grandaunt who was taking care of her (she had a stroke a few years ago) had her sign a quit claim deed, yet she cannot write, thus, marked an "x" in the pressence of two witnesses and a notary public, who only certified that she made the "x", but she does not speak english nor read it, therefore, she was not aware of what she was signing nor did the notary public perform his duties properly considering that she was disabled for mental illness (legally in sane); where can we submit our revoke.
Hi Mrbeansd,
Welcome to this forum.
As you have said that the quitclaim deed has been notarized but was it recorded in the county recorder office? If not then the deed is not valid. To make a deed valid, one needs to notarize as well as record the deed to in the county recorder office. You can file a lawsuit in the court as your grandaunt is suffering from mental illness; so the deed may be regarded as invalid. But before that you should consult with an attorney regarding this matter.
Thanks,
Larry
Welcome to this forum.
As you have said that the quitclaim deed has been notarized but was it recorded in the county recorder office? If not then the deed is not valid. To make a deed valid, one needs to notarize as well as record the deed to in the county recorder office. You can file a lawsuit in the court as your grandaunt is suffering from mental illness; so the deed may be regarded as invalid. But before that you should consult with an attorney regarding this matter.
Thanks,
Larry
Hello Mrbeansd,
You may file a lawsuit in the court and prove that your grand aunt was suffering from mental illness when she was forced to sign the document.
You should consult an attorney for further advice.
You may file a lawsuit in the court and prove that your grand aunt was suffering from mental illness when she was forced to sign the document.
You should consult an attorney for further advice.
The courts will determine the validity of title. Your job is to prove she had mental illness and wasn't competent secondary to her English and reading skills and mental capabilities. She is a vulnerable adult who was nothing less than a victim of fraud, theft by swindle and undue influence. You have to go to the county where quit claim was recorded and file a civil lawsuit.