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    Mar 12, 2017, 02:56 PM
    father passed away
    My father passed away - and he had some land. One of my sisters and her husband want to keep the land - I don't live near there and have no interested. Rightnow I have a deed that states me as the Grantee of a mortgage. I don't understand what this means. I could really use the money out of this property right now - I am trying to find a house to live in. I don't know what I do from here and what the document means

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    Mar 12, 2017, 03:39 PM
    When it comes to wills and real estate it's best to consult a lawyer. There's just too much you can't tell us online.
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    Mar 12, 2017, 03:51 PM
    When did he die?
    How many siblings do you have?
    Did he leave a will?
    Was it probated?
    Was their a balance on a mortgage when he died?

    The lender is the grantor. You are the grantee. But please answer those questions.
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    Mar 12, 2017, 08:22 PM
    You being grantee means you are named on the mortgage and would be responsible for paying it if a balance is outstanding. Will? Executor? Your father never mentioned you are on the mortgage? With your lack of understanding you should get legal assistance.
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    Mar 12, 2017, 11:59 PM
    Are you sure that's what the deed says? That doesn't sound right. If there is a mortgage on the property, it would show up as a lien. Ownership of the property is listed differently.

    If you are listed as an owner then your sister would have to buy the property (or your share) from you.
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    Mar 25, 2017, 04:59 PM
    ... I have a deed that states me as the Grantee of a mortgage. ...
    A mortgage would name the bank (or other lender) as the grantee.

    A deed, on the other hand, with OP named as a grantee, and which mentioned a mortgage, would be unusual. Possibly the father recorded a deed to the OP (son) which would be subject to the mortgage. As noted, OP should get an attorney to take a look at it.
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