QUESTION
Home closing, attorney neglected to include wife's name on title, is he legally responsible for his mistake?
Asked on Aug 14th, 2013 on Foreclosures - Nevada
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At time of closing, attorney neglected to include my name. Husband of 20 years passed away. Now attorney says I have to buy all his previous kids' share. They were adopted to his parents at young age. Can I sue attorney for negligence?
2 ANSWERS
Quite possible. I would consult a legal malpractice attorney on this.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 10:06 AM
It sounds like you have a case for negligence and malpractice. There are questions regarding how much time has passed and whether you knew or should have known about the mistake/fraud. You need to have a revised deed. Write to the attorney and demand that he fix the problem with a proper deed. If he won?t do it, file a lawsuit and call the state bar association.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2013 at 9:59 AM