What to do if we purchased land from my husband’s stepdad but he died intestate and now his daughter doesn’t want to sign it over?
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What to do if we purchased land from my husband’s stepdad but he died intestate and now his daughter doesn’t want to sign it over?
My husband purchased half of the acre his stepdad owned 11 years ago. We laid in utility lines, put a hme there and his stepadad put a fence up to seperate the sides. Around 7 years ago, his stepdad moved to be near his grandkids (stepdad and his mother remained married) and we have been supporting, repairing, and providing all maintenance for the property. He died last month and his daughter is refusing to sign the property over. Do we have any legal recourse to recoup all the money that we have put in to the place? Can we file a lein against the property, or file a claim against his estate?
Asked on August 22, 2012 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. Please go and speak with an attorney as soon as you can. Is his Mother still alive? Did she inherit the property? The status is unclear only that the daughter holds the key. You need to know that a promise to transfer real proeprty has to be in writing to be valid - like a contract to purchase land. I am worried here about what went on and what you can do but more information is needed. Good luck.
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