Post #556012

2026-03-06 17:27 UTC

I received a phone call from a law office yesterday. Apparently when my mother passed away she left me property that she owned with my dad. The law office contacted me to ask me to take my name off the deed. I've been #nocontact with my parents for over 5 years now. I honestly don't remember if I've been told about this property at all. Would it be worth fighting them on this? Is it worth going to court to get my dad's name off the deed? It would be amazing to get some extra cash from the sale of this property. The property in question has been for sale since December, but my parents didn't contact me until now and even that contact was through a secretary... #askfedi #askmastodon #lawadvice #USlaw #usa

Replies (3)

@LaNaehForaday__dup_31597@universeodon.com 2026-03-06 17:33

@Enlightenedharlot@universeodon.com I am currently selling my house which is why I can relate info about this to you. My home is paid off but in 2016, the RELEASE OF MORTGAGE was not filed for an 80k balance due. I have all paperwork and info proving that indeed this was paid so that is not in question. But I needed to have the original seller SIGN OFF on this lien release because essentially his name is on the title and the Title Co will not insure the Title until HIS NAME IS OFF. This included having to track this dude down from ten years ago and explain what happened. Luckily, we found him, he responded and hopefully this will be taken care of today. My point to you -------- I could NOT sell my home until this happened. Having this incomplete filing was enough to stop my home sale. If your name is on that deed, YOU OWN A PORTION OF THAT PROPERTY, whether that is a legit claim or not. The TITLE SAYS you own a portion. So whether you go after the property by getting your dads name off or not, they cant sell that land without your cooperation. Maybe your cooperation is worth some money................ just saying

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@tknarr@mstdn.social 2026-03-06 19:02

@Enlightenedharlot I'd say you own 50% of that property. That's worth something. If they want to get your name off the title, they can and should buy out your interest in the property. Asking you to give up 50% of the value of the property or the proceeds of any sale for nothing is unreasonable. I'd see if there's an attorney around at a reasonable cost who can help you negotiate a deal and independent appraisal of the property to make sure they aren't low-balling you.

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@PermaSolarPotter@mastodon.green 2026-03-07 13:59

@Enlightenedharlot hope you post an update. I’m curious what ends up happening here. Glad you got some good advice!

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