Can real property be sold without all of the owners consenting to a sale?

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Can real property be sold without all of the owners consenting to a sale?

My grandparents owned property. My grandmother removed her name from the house before she passed and added me and 2 of my aunts; my late grandfather’s name remained. Years later, I researched and found my name was originally on the house but my aunt sold it. How could that been done without my consent?

Asked on September 10, 2018 under Real Estate Law, Wisconsin

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 5 years ago | Contributor

Your Aunt would have had to present a Power of Attorney to be able to sign the deed on your behalf.  If she never had a Power of Attorney on your behlaf then perhaps she presented a fraudulent one.  You can set aside tras]nsactions based upon fraud but you say "years later" here and you may be precluded due to the length of time.  Check with an attorney about suing your Aunt.  Good luck. 


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