Responding from a New York perspective, if the deed reads only as John Smith and Rita Jones, and is not followed by the words “as joint tenants” or...

Responding from a New York perspective, taxes continue as a lien against the property irrespective of ownership.

If you are a named owner on the Deed, your acknowledged signature is required in order for the real estate to be sold.

Ask him for a release from the listing agreement.

That would depend upon how the deed reads, if it show ownership as joint tenants and he passes, then you and your spouse (I assume) will own the...

The quitclaim deed gets title into your name, to the extent of whatever ownership your gray or had in the property to convey.

Can my aunt make my mom take her name off the deed ?

You mother has an undivided interest in the real estate, so what does she need to do as to your aunt’s demands? Absolutely nothing.

There’s a very simple solution, don’t pay it.

What if a forged deed was filed in your county, what should i do?

You should alert the local Prosecutor’s Office as you have described what may amount to being a crime.

Only he can execute a deed removing himself from title.