Is there a time limit to fight and regain ownership to land that was sold illegally 30-40 years ago?
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Is there a time limit to fight and regain ownership to land that was sold illegally 30-40 years ago?
The land was left to my grandmother that passed away in the 70’s. Her siblings sold the land stating that she had no children that would be air to the land. What can we do about this?
Asked on January 20, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
Answers:
Jacob Sartz / Jacob Peter Sartz IV, Attorney at Law
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I'd recommend you consult with a local estate-planning or real-estate attorney to find out whether you could possibly file some type of claim. Someone with access to your file will need to do some research. Your description raises a litany of potential issues and there is probably a lot more involved as well.
The big issue is whether the statute of limitations has expired depending on the type of claim you wish to pursue.
Speaking generally, there are different time-periods for different claims. Most claims usually must be brought in a period of time from two to ten years; (a dispute over a contract, for example, must be filed within six years) however, there are exceptions. Further, in certain situations, the statute of limitations may be tolled, i.e., it doesn't start, until the issue is discovered.
I'd recommend you retain a lawyer to help.
Respectfully,
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