Can I Leave One-Third of My House to a Special Needs Trust?
I have three children and one is an incapacitated adult child. I would like to prepare a will that leaves my house to the...
Read moreYou may or may not have recourse against your daughter. Clearly, putting your daughter's name on the deed gives her an ownership interest. But the fact that there was no notary may make the deed invalid depending on your state's law. In addition, I don't know why your daughter's name was added to the deed, but there may be an argument that she is supposed to be acting as trustee for you. The problem with this approach is that it will be your word against hers and your husband is no longer here to testify. Finally, if all else fails, there is an action called "partition" which would allow you to force the sale of the property, but you would have to split the proceeds with your daughter. I recommend that you consult with a local attorney to determine what is possible in your case in your state. This is certainly an object lesson in what a big step it is to change the ownership of real estate and why getting professional counsel can help avoid a big mistake.
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