Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
I was on the deed of my mom's condo which is worth $90,000.00 in Florida. My mom and I had a fight and now her attorney sent me a letter stating I took $45,000.00 from her bank accounts when I had power of attorney (hurtful lie!) and that I must sign a quit claim deed. My mom is 90 and I believe my brother (also on deed) is behind this. Isn't this a kind of extortion and can I be forced off the deed?
3 Answers from Attorneys
No. I suggest you obtain a lawyer. Your mom probably has dementia and/or alzheimer and this attorney should take that into effect when representing someone of vast years.
To get you off the deed they would have to prove that your Mother was either coerced into signing it or did so not under a "lucid" moment. Both are difficult to prove and expensive. You may be correct that a family member is behind it so I would recommend that you request proof of what you allegedly stole.
If that is unsuccessful, you will need to hire a lawyer to defend yourself.
Retain counsel to investigate this claim and be prepared to defend should the matter go to court.
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