Hello,
It depends on how title is held. Assuming her and your deceased father owned it as tenants by the entireties, then she should be able to deed the property to whomever she wishes. There is also something called a "lady bird deed" which gives her control and possession of the property for her life but upon her death it automatically vests in whomever she designates. I have handled many situations such as these for people in your exact situation. It is a common issue that can potentially be easily rectified depending on how title is currently held. The fact that she lives in Venezuela is not a problem. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Answered on Sep 15th, 2017 at 9:06 AM