Apni Law Staff asked 9 months ago
My father passed away in 1999, and we, as a family, signed a settlement agreement on stamp paper and had it notarized. The land mentioned in the agreement still remains in my brother’s name, who owned it during our father’s lifetime. Unfortunately, in the rush to finalize the settlement, my wife and son’s property was included without their knowledge or consent. Now, my sisters are filing a lawsuit to enforce the agreement. Is this family settlement legally valid? What steps can my wife and son take to prove their ownership of their property?
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Apni Law Staff answered 9 months ago
The family settlement agreement, even if notarized, may not be legally valid as your wife and son’s property was included without their consent. They can challenge the agreement in court by proving they were not parties to it, and that their property was included erroneously. They should present evidence of their ownership and demonstrate their lack of knowledge about the inclusion of their property in the agreement.
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