Selling Home Ownership Dispute

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If you need to sell your home but cant locate a co-owner listed on a quitclaim deed, consider hiring an attorney to help locate the individual or filing a suit to quiet title in Florida. In Michigan, you might file a suit for partition or engage a private investigator. Always consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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I had my brothers name added to a quit claim deed on my home when my husband died. I need to sell my house and that was an agreement we had. Now I can't find him his wife won't let me speak with him and we have always kept in touch he was going to sign back over to me when his wife hung up the phone now can't contact him
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. To provide you with the most relevant information, could you please tell me in which state or country this property is located?
Florida
In Florida, you might consider:
- Hiring an attorney to help locate your brother.
- Filing a suit to quiet title, which can help resolve ownership disputes.
- Consider that a quitclaim deed does not guarantee the grantee's rights.
Please consult a local attorney for personalized advice.
He lives in michigan
In Michigan, you may consider:
- Contacting a local attorney to understand the jurisdictional implications.
- Filing a suit for partition, which can force the sale of the property.
- Engage a private investigator to locate your brother.
Remember, always consult with a legal professional for personalized advice.