Release of Interest

[Fiveruners]

What is the name of your state? California

Ok, my step father got divorced from his first wife and got the property in the divorce settlement. He had passed away several years latter and left the property to my mother in his will.
Now the ex-wife’s name is still on the deed and she refuses to release interest in the property and is looking into selling it.
Now she has copies of the divorce settlement, and the will.
What dose my mother need to do to stop the sell and get the property in to her name?
And is there any way she can do this with out an attorney?

[nextwife]

If his ex was still a partial owner of the real estate, mom was ONLY willed stepdad's partial interest. So mom and her late husband's ex are co-owners of the property. If the property was awarded completely, and ex had never signed a deed. Mom should see an attorney, and have them review the exact language of the divorce decree, I Have seen judges order a party to sign a quit claim if they had previously not cooperated in the property award..

If Dad was merely awarded use of the property, Mom needs to buy out the ex, or sell and pay her her share. Ex can file for partition and force sale, if mom won't try to wwork something out.