My mother has had dementia for 3 years. I just found out my mother has signed over the deed to her house over to my sister. My mom told me the other day that she signed a bunch of papers on her house concerning the deed. she doesn't know why or how come my sister did that. I also went to her filing cabinet and noticed all my moms bank statements and will is gone. I've confronted my sister and she just tells me to don't worry about it. Also when I asked her to bring my moms bank statements back she told me no. Isn't this illegal and if it is what type of attorney can I call for help
his parents are now deceased and she is in her late 70’s. We would love for her girls to inherit the house but there is no will and taxes, fees etc will have to be payed.
that is one problem your sister may have, the stepped up basis of the home when adding her to the deed.
the other issue you need to deal with is your Mothers level of dementia when all of this was done. As so many others recommended, an estate or elder care lawyer is a great idea
A Forum of regular folk like us is well and good for the minor questions, but for medical, legal advice you cannot afford to go wrong, which means you MUST pay for good advice.
I wish you the best.
She could have mild dementia and still be legally allowed to sign. Even though she later forgot, it can be allowed. As long as the person is able to retain information long enough, understand the consequences, etc., they can be allowed to sign. It all depends on the extent of dementia.