What to do if property stolen from siblings over10 years agovia forged documents?
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What to do if property stolen from siblings over10 years agovia forged documents?
My grandfather’s brother took land from his siblings over 10 years ago. The heirs of the siblings just learned the signature on the documents “quick deed” forms were forged. Can the sibling’s heirs reclaim their land?
Asked on October 18, 2011 under Real Estate Law, Louisiana
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Good question. If land was improperly transferred through forged documents where signatures presumed to be on the "quit claim" are not those of the grantor then the purported transfer is void. Meaning, having no legal effect if you can prove that the signature of the grantor on the quit claim is forged.
In order to prove the improper transfer, you should immediatley consult with an experienced real estate attorney about what you have discovered. He or she will have to review the quit claim deed and contact the notary public that supposedly notarized the signature on the deed. Another consideration is to speak with the person whose signature on the document supposedly is not his or hers.
Good luck.
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