She said Mom had asked her to notarize a signature she claimed was mine. But once the notary realized I wasn’t physically present, she refused to complete the certification and kept copies of the paperwork.
That decision prevented the deed from being recorded.
The forged signature was reported to authorities. The ownership dispute and possession of the house went through the proper civil process.
Emily and Mom hired attorneys.
Their story changed twice.
First, they claimed I had verbally promised Emily the house.
Then they said the transfer was only