How in the world could it be legal? Moral? or even ethical,in the state of Texas for a Grantor on a warranty deed walk in to an attorneys office five years after it was deeded and recorded and say I made a mistake I wanted to live on the place till I die, and the attorney does a corrected deed and and files it, Then tells me I have to hire an attorney and go before a judge to get it changed?
2007-06-28 04:12:40 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Once a deed is properly recorded, it cannot be changed. The property has been conveyed. The Grantee already has all of the rights and title conveyed.
2007-06-28 04:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by Mark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately most anyone can record a deed since the records clerks don't get involved in the legal issues, they just accept recording. What this does is possibly cloud the title on your property now such that if you want to sell it, this could prevent a buyer from wanting your property if your title doesn't appear to be clear.
You should get legal advice since this could affect the value and sale of your property. I would certainly find out if there are legal claims or ethical violations to file against the lawyer who recorded that deed and the grantor while you're at it!
2007-06-28 04:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by gallilea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋