Summary
If a sibling signed an illegal contract for a jointly owned property and is withholding your share of the proceeds, gather all relevant documents and consider mediation or legal action. Consult a real estate attorney to draft a new contract and potentially send a formal demand letter. If you prefer not to involve an attorney, try arranging a family meeting or professional mediation. The cost of a demand letter from a lawyer can range from $100 to $500.Full Conversation
Me and my brothers have a joint owned property and one of my brothers signed a illegal contract without my permission and also is receiving all the money for the timber being logged off our property how would I go about this
Hello **** Allen, it seems you're facing a complex issue. May I know where the property is located? This will help me to provide relevant legal information.
* Hollow Road Hadley NY *
Hello ****, it seems like a case of breach of fiduciary duty and potentially fraud. This is general guidance:
- Gather all relevant documents, including ownership papers and the contract.
- Consult with a local property or real estate attorney.
- Consider involving the local police if fraud is suspected.
- Contact your local court if you wish to seek legal action.
I just wanna know how would I go about getting my share of the money and a legit contract
To get your share and a legit contract:
- Consult with a real estate attorney to draft a new contract
- File a lawsuit for your share of money
- If your brother refuses to cooperate, consider mediation or taking the case to court
This is general guidance and depends on local laws.
I don't wanna get the law involved I just wanna get my share of the money
In that case, you might consider:
- Having a civil discussion with your brother.
- Requesting mediation services.
- Consult a lawyer to help negotiate your share.
Remember, this is general guidance and actual steps may vary based on local laws.
He is refusing to give me and my brother our share of the money
In that situation, you may want to:
- Seek help from a lawyer to send a formal demand letter.
- Consider mediation or alternative dispute resolution.
- As a last resort, you may need to take legal action. This is general guidance, actual steps may depend on local laws.
How can I resolve this without the attorney
To resolve this without an attorney, you could:
- Arrange a family meeting to discuss the issue.
- Propose a written agreement detailing how proceeds should be divided.
- If he's uncooperative, consider professional mediation services.
- As a last resort, small claims court can resolve disputes without attorneys.
How much does it cost to have a lawyer write a demand letter
The cost of having a lawyer write a demand letter can vary widely, based on the lawyer's expertise, location, and complexity of the case. It could range from $* to $*. It's best to consult with a few lawyers to get an accurate estimate.
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