If it was forged, there is recourse. In Community Property States, he would have to sign at closing and would be signing more than just the Deed.
If this dude signed off on a Deed release or transfer in front of a Notary, then stupid is as stupid does and he deserved the screwing.
I say this was another of those “sad and exciting” stories, urban legend.
No, it was a friend of my brother, and he don't lie.
“If it was forged, there is recourse. In Community Property States, he would have to sign at closing and would be signing more than just the Deed.”
Michigan isn't a community property state and there is no recourse if he has no idea where she went. He got royally screwed.