QUESTION
How can a grandchild establish adverse possession?
Asked on Feb 21st, 2017 on Estate Litigation - Georgia
More details to this question:
Is there a way to assert squatters rights as a family member if the deed holder is in assisted living and the house is not paid off?
1 ANSWER
Maryellen Sullivan
No. Adverse possession does not apply to this sort of situation, and there is no other legal theory I know of that a grandchild could assert. You could try dealing with the mortgage holder if foreclosure is looming, or talk to the family member about a sale or gift.
Answered on Feb 22nd, 2017 at 5:39 AM