Property Dispute Legal Options

Summary

If your mother-in-law transferred a house temporarily and other properties were obtained without consent, she may have legal recourse in Tennessee. Reviewing all relevant documents and consulting a real estate attorney can help determine if there is a basis for a lawsuit, such as proving fraud or undue influence. Filing a lawsuit could potentially reclaim the properties if they were wrongfully obtained. Consider seeking legal advice to explore these options further.

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Missy
Hi Missy! What specific legal issue are you seeking guidance on today?
My mother in law temporarily signed over a house to her son. His wife wound up with the property plus * others that were definitely not signed over. And now she has asked them to return the properties and they won’t. Does she have any recourse?
Missy, your mother-in-law may have recourse, especially if the transfer of properties was not intended to be permanent or if there was any fraud or undue influence involved. Here are some general steps she might consider:
- Review the deeds and any relevant documents.
- Consult with a real estate attorney to explore potential legal actions such as filing a lawsuit for the return of the properties.
What state is she located in? This will help in providing more specific guidance.
Tennessee
Missy, in Tennessee, your mother-in-law can consider the following steps:
- Review all relevant documents: Understand the terms of the property transfer.
- Consult a real estate attorney: They can help determine if there is a basis for a lawsuit, such as proving fraud or undue influence.
- File a lawsuit: This could potentially reclaim the properties if they were wrongfully obtained.
Would you like more information on how to find a real estate attorney in Tennessee?