Property Transfer
I need some outside perspective on a family/property issue because I honestly don’t know if I’m being unreasonable anymore.
A few years ago, my sister asked to put one of her properties under my name while she was going through annulment issues with her foreign husband. This was entirely her idea, I didn’t ask for it, suggest it, or benefit from it in any way. I agreed purely to help her during a difficult situation.
Fast forward to now: I have absolutely zero interest in keeping the property. I don’t live there, I don’t profit from it, and I’ve always been willing to transfer it back to her.
In fact, months ago, when she first asked to transfer it back, I actually went with her to a lawyer’s office to help process the transfer. For whatever reason, it didn’t push through, and I honestly didn’t follow up because it wasn’t really my business, I was just helping her.
Then we had family conflict. After that, instead of talking to me directly and respectfully, she started demanding that I transfer the property immediately, blocked family members, and eventually had a lawyer send me a formal demand letter threatening legal action if I don’t respond within 30 days.
The thing is: I STILL don’t refuse to transfer it. I already told her I would help if she asked properly instead of threatening or demanding things from me like I’m holding her property hostage. I feel insulted because I helped her in good faith from the start and now I’m being treated like I’m doing something illegal or malicious.
I plan to formally respond in writing saying I’m willing to cooperate and sign, but I’d appreciate respectful communication moving forward.
Am I being unreasonable for expecting basic respect before helping? Also legally speaking, does the fact that I never refused and even previously helped attempt the transfer matter at all if this somehow escalates into court?
Would appreciate insights from anyone who has dealt with family property arrangements, reconveyance cases, or similar situations.