runningbear, I am not sure that he could have lent his parents anymore than what half of his interest in the home would be.
I realize that he will never recieve any of the money himself, it was just that some people thought he would never profit from anything due to killing Laci. I was just pointing out that he still would be entitled to his half of the estate. Technically he did receive his half of the house only he gave it to his parents for money for his defense. At least that is what I guess happened.
So, the Petersons took what they could get out of the home of equity at that time... yes, for his defense.... Now it will be Sharon and Probate to settle the estate, and of course, Sharon will most likely win the wrongful death of Laci and Conner, and Scott will not have nothing nothing nothing....... ;o) Just like in OJ.....
Spunky, I think that's why Sharon Rocha's Lawyer is arguing that the transaction was purely a paper one (making it in effect fraudulent) and thereby over-encumbering SP'S 1/2 interest. NO bank would have even considered writing that loan. Peterson's were simply dirty dealing but I believe that the Probate Courts will sort this out. IF any money actually exchanged hands, which I'm sure it didn't, the Peterson's will not be paid back. I think they were trying to secure some of Laci's interest for Scooter, via the back door. They are ALL skanky folks imo, the entire Peterson clan.