Legal Question in Real Estate Law in California

5 brothers and sisters were given grandma's house and property. My question is can my oldest brother take sole ownership of the house without the rest of us knowing?


Asked on 4/04/14, 11:13 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Christian Rodi Pollock

More information is required. How was this transferred? By deed. By inheritance? Those transfer documents will be critical.

If the parties are co owners, each has a right to possession. If there are disputes, a partition action can force sale and division of the proceeds. I'm not sure what you mean by saying one brother has taken sole ownership? Did he move in? Is he trying to sell it?

I'm afraid more specifics are required for you to have a meaningful answer. You should engage counsel to assist you in determining the parties rights and obligations.

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Answered on 4/04/14, 11:31 am


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