What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York
There is an old fence that my Dad was told by the previous owner (whom are all deceased now) is where the property line is in the woods. My mother is still alive and owns the property now. My parents bought the land 40 years ago and my Dad always told me that was the property line and have used the property within the old fence line all these years.
One neighbor had her land surveyed and my Mom now stands to lose 3 acres. Her lawyer said to hire her own surveyor and see what their survey says up against her surveyor. This seems logical, but a friend of mine mentioned something about adverse possession. I understand it a little bit. Mom mentioned it to her lawyer but he said the same thing as before, he acted like she didn't know what it was. I was wondering if it would be worth pursuing adverse possession--if there was a good chance my Mom would be awarded it by a court? Thanks in advanced.
There is an old fence that my Dad was told by the previous owner (whom are all deceased now) is where the property line is in the woods. My mother is still alive and owns the property now. My parents bought the land 40 years ago and my Dad always told me that was the property line and have used the property within the old fence line all these years.
One neighbor had her land surveyed and my Mom now stands to lose 3 acres. Her lawyer said to hire her own surveyor and see what their survey says up against her surveyor. This seems logical, but a friend of mine mentioned something about adverse possession. I understand it a little bit. Mom mentioned it to her lawyer but he said the same thing as before, he acted like she didn't know what it was. I was wondering if it would be worth pursuing adverse possession--if there was a good chance my Mom would be awarded it by a court? Thanks in advanced.