real estate, joint owners, transferrence without permission,

[mede]

My father and my uncle jointly own a house together. Recently, my uncle went through legal and insurance processes to transfer his half of the property to his two children. My father had no knowledge that my uncle did this and did not find out until the insurance company sent my father a letter showing the transfer of property. I would like to know if he has the legal right to do this and if not, what will be the consequences for his actions?
What should my father do in this situation?

I would also like to know what would happen to the property in the event that one of the parties becomes deceased. Will the property be completely owned by the other person whose name is on the deed? Can one of the parties leave his share of the property to a child or a spouse via his will?


Thanks.

[takeshi007]

He has the right to take his property because they are both jointly own a house. Tell your father that he must protect his property and let him go to the court for his property.

[michlele21]

It is better for your father to get a lawyer. He has the right to claim his property.

[lockdowe]

Do you live in the midwest? I'm from Iowa so you caught my eye when you said tractors.

[kites4sale]

Hey Dock, what the hell you are talking about?

[omanproperty]

hire a lawyer dude for your father

[jitendrasnv]

He has the right to take his property because they are both jointly own a house. Tell your father that he must protect his property and let him go to the court for his property.

hello !!!

I agree with the point that your father has full right to show possession on that property because your father and uncle have equal possession for the property.

Thanks

[Callista Gail]

A joint ownership of property agreement, and its content decides what type of ownership it is. The joint ownership of property is always within two or more than two legally legitimate people or parties. The following are some commonly observed types of ownership agreements. While going through the following categories, one must note that a tenancy is a synonym of ownership.Joint Ownership with Rights of Survivorship: The joint ownership with rights of survivorship is a an agreement, where more than one people hold 'shares', of the property. These shares are not divisible but a joint owner can rightfully and legally sell his 'share' to another party at a price higher than the earlier price, with the consent of others. With the death of a joint owner, the property automatically gets transferred to a heir, in accordance with the operation of law. However in the absence of a heir, the share automatically passes over to the surviving joint owners.Tenancy by Entirety: A tenancy by entirety or ownership by entirety is a unique joint ownership of property. In such an ownership, a husband and wife own equal joint ownership of property rights and share of the property. In such a situation either is prohibited from selling the share. Joint ownership of property after divorce, thus often becomes a difficult situation and the court may intervene in case of a liquidation dispute. You may also read more on divorce property settlement agreement.

[lasnerjames]

He has the right to take his property because they are both jointly own a house. Tell your father that he must protect his property and let him go to the court for his property.