85-year-old’s home stolen, name allegedly forged on multiple deeds | ANF Investigates

Behind the Investigation with Atlanta News First

Although he’s retired, Robert Elder feels like he’s taken on a new job: fighting for his home in which he’s invested more than 50 years of equity.

In a lawsuit, Elder, 85, claims his southwest Atlanta home has been stolen from him by a stepson from his first marriage, Torrey Elder.

Last year a new deed was filed on Robert Elder’s house; not once but, according to records, three times. The first was filed in July; the second, in August and labelled “corrective deed;” and a third in September.

All the deeds transferred Robert Elder’s home from his ownership to former stepson Torrey. However, none of the signatures match the way Robert signs his name, according to other official documents. Torrey claims his dad did transfer the home over to him. Adding, the 85-year-old is “lying.”

A series of Atlanta News First investigations have shown that under current Georgia law, no identification is required to file property paperwork in the clerk’s office. No one has to prove they own the property.
Read the full story here: https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2024/03/04/85-year-olds-home-stolen-name-allegedly-forged-multiple-deeds/