me and my husband living abroad.my mother is living in srilanka.now she wants to change the deed to my name.now the deed is in her name.the problem is i cannot go to srilanka at the moment.and she supposed to come abroad by end of this month.my question is weather she can change the house deed to my name without my present in srilanka? or weather she can change it here in abroad thru a srilankan embassy?
2006-09-08 21:03:03 · 4 answers · asked by sss 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Why are people with no knowledge whatsoever with Sri Lankan law in particular (or Roman Dutch law in general, which they probably never heard of) answering a technical question? With rubbish.
Your mother wants to issue what would be known in the USA as a quitclaim deed. In the USA her signature such a deed would be notarized; but notarization scarcely exists outside of the USA. In England, deeds are signed and witnessed.
In general, the transferee of a deed need not sign it. But giving advice depends on knowledge of local practice regarding transfer tax, recordation fees and procedures, deed formats and rules on donative transfers (gifts). Really, your mother needs to consult a real estate lawyer. Or at least a real estate agent. The land registry, assuming there is one, can also offer practical advice.
Good luck.
2006-09-08 21:51:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
You will need a few thing's, But it can be done with you here and your mother there. first, Get a good Lawyer who works with deed-transfers. Your mother is going to need a good lawyer on her end as well. Then, The rest can be handled through Fax's, notaries, and maybe, but not necessarily, the American consulate in sri lanka. That should do it. My sister had a property transferred by her ex-husband who was in Germany at the time, and they did it in this manner. I am sure if you speak with an attorney, they will fill you in on the details of what exactly needs to be done. You will definitely need a lawyer at the very least. The rest should be relatively simple. may cost a bit though. Hope this helps you, and good luck.
2006-09-08 21:27:57 · answer #2 · answered by KatVic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You signature is needed and your presence is needed to sign the deed of transfer from your mother to your name in the present of a notary public. You have no choice but to appear in Sri Lanka for the transfer.
2006-09-08 21:06:00 · answer #3 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hire a contracts lawyer
2006-09-08 21:12:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋