Q: Can I contest a deed if it was signed under false information?
I inherited my father’s property in April and was given false information about the condition of the property as well as the deed. I signed the deed over to my uncle later finding out the information was false. Do I have a case?
A: It is doubtful you have a good case to set aside a Deed for Fraud. But you will need to hire an attorney to check out the facts, witnesses, etc. It may not be worth the trouble, but if you do nothing the property is gone . It appears that you relied on heresay and did not even examine the property yourself, which is at least comparative negligence. But were you the only titled owner? Is the Deed a valid transfer entitled to recordation? Did a lawyer represent you?
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