Stephens County, GA Estate Planning Law Firms & Lawyers

Quitclaim deeds are messy. Did you father deliver the deed to your sister in October when he signed it? If so he may have validly transferred it to her then. If so, then your deed may be of no effect. Without knowing all of the facts it is hard to say. Your father may need to initiate litigation to get the property back into his name. He may have issues if he needs to go on Medicaid,etc. That being said an attorney should be consulted sooner rather than later! Your father should have probably done an estate plan.

A will can be one in a day or two. Much of the time is determined by the client and if they know what they want. If your mother would like to talk with someone, many estate planning lawyers have free consultations and I would advise that you speak to one to determine if a will can offer her a benefit. Sometimes they are unnecessary or there are other documents that are better to use depending on her circumstances and desires.

You probably should consult with an attorney who will need to review the court file to determine what has and has not been done. Also it is important to confirm how title was held to the home when your mother died. There is a possibility that it is not a probate asset and is not subject to the Will.