Ok I wrote about his before and have since learned that my father legally owns the mortgage, but does not own the house he is paying for. How does this get reversed?
Background, My father and brother each own half of a house in Florida that they bought in the 90's. Around 10 years ago, my father thought he was splitting his half with his wife and says he accidentally deeded over his half ownership entirely to his second wife and step daughters. This is truly a lesson in don't sign anything you don't understand!!!!
His agreement with my brother, Ed, was that Edward would get the house when my dad passed. Regarding his wife's mental state at this time -- My sister, a nurse with a Masters Degree, talked to her doctor and they concluded she (Dad's wife) has either Alzheimers or dementia. Officially, he has not put this diagnosis on paper but has written that she "needs help making cognitive decisions, etc.".
The lawyer who did the paperwork died and my dad has no record of the notes and the original agreement.
I am seeking a title company in the area (Fort Myers, Estero, Naples). What else can I direct him to do?
