Q: I signed quick claim deed with son. It was suppose to have life estate on it but he must have told attorney to leave it.
I asked attorney. For the rough copy. That’s when I found out he was my sons attorney only. His secretary was told to tell me there was not one. When I sat and watched him do it.
A: Hire a competent attorney now. Hopefully you have not waited too long to file suit. The Deed needs to be set aside for active fraud. You might be successful despite signing it. A Notice Lis Pendens will also need to be recorded when the suit is filed. Otherwise you own nothing.
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