My dad signed the house over to me But I don't know if own it?

Question

About two years ago my dad signed the house we've lived in sence 1986. We signed a bunch of papers and I bought it for $10.

So in the deed/contract it says that I purchased the house from (my dad's name) for the sum of $10.

But at the bottom where I signed it it says (my Dad's name) in LE of Martha M.

Can anyone tell me what In LE means?

When my dad owned the house because of his age and disability he didn't have to pay land taxes. And it sadi that since he still lives there we don't have to pay land taxes.

I was wondering Do I actually own the house or not?

Answer 1

It sounds like you may but you may want to ask the banker or a real estate lawyer about this.

Answer 2

Hi, my name is Eunice Saunders and all you have to do is go to the county clerks office in your county/city and check the real estate deed records or tax records on the property. It is all public records and anyone can have access to the information. A lot of states and counties are on-line now and you may even be able to access the info on-line by going to your counties web site. I would check it out if I were you. You want to be sure about the taxes as in most states and counties if someone doesn't keep the taxes paid the county can and will sell the property out from under you for the tax bill! So go look and make sure the taxes are current before you lose your property. Good Luck! Eunice