You have highlighted a good reason why a straw transaction should be handled by an attorney. If the straw refused to execute a deed you would need to sue him/her in a court of equity and obtain a court decree declaring that you are the rightful owner. It would be time consuming and costly.
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Report it to law enforcement.
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Real estate fraud refers to any illegal activity with the purpose of misrepresenting information on real estate-related documents involving the transfer of money.
The only recourse is to pay the taxes or the state will take the estate and the son will get nothing.
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Yes, in fact it is the obligation of the estate to collect all valid debts owed to the decedent. Debts owed to a decedent are considered assets of the estate. The estate's representative has authority to demand that all debts owed to a decedent be paid to the estate. If the debtor refuses to pay, the estate representative has legal power to sue to collect those debts if it has to do so.
If the period during which creditors can make a claim has passed, generally, the heirs can submit a motion to the court to compel the appointed executor to make distribution. The executor has a legal obligation to perform all their duties in a timely manner. If the executor isn't doing that then complain to the court or to the attorney who is handling the estate.
If a bank refuses a short sale offer, you can only make a new offer to the bank. Your real estate agent will be able to give more details about the short sale process.
She is interfering with the distribution of the estate. She can be sued.