Her mother re-entered her life when Ms. Perdue was 48.
Judge Judy was not interested in "sob stories."
Judge Judy's Assessment of the Situation
Judge Judy explained that she could not force Ms. Perdue to return the trailer.
However, she emphasized the mother's insecurity.
She stated that no senior should be insecure about being homeless.
This was especially true when they made an unwise choice.
Judge Judy suggested a reasonable person would return the trailer.
She noted Ms. Perdue had no financial input into the trailer.
The mother bought it with her money for estate purposes.
The Offer of a Life Estate
Judge Judy offered Ms. Perdue an option to resolve the case.
She proposed Ms. Perdue sign an agreement.
This agreement would grant her mother a life estate in the trailer.
This would ensure her mother's security.
If her mother moved, the life estate would end.
Ms. Perdue initially refused this offer.
Judge Judy's Strong Disapproval
Judge Judy expressed strong disapproval of Ms. Perdue's refusal.
She called Ms. Perdue a "lousy daughter."
Judge Judy highlighted that the mother had made her financially more comfortable.
She reminded Ms. Perdue that her mother would not live forever.
The mother only wanted the security of knowing she would not be thrown out.
Ms. Perdue Reconsiders
Ms. Perdue protested being called a "lousy daughter."
She then reconsidered the offer.
She stated she had a problem with signing a paper for "whatever."
Judge Judy clarified the terms of the agreement.
She asked if Ms. Perdue was prepared to sign an order.
This order would allow her mother to live in the trailer for the remainder of her life.
The Conditional Agreement
Ms. Perdue agreed to let her mother live in "her apartment in the trailer."
Judge Judy confirmed this meant the portion with two bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen.
Mr. Robertson confirmed she wanted this agreement.
Judge Judy declared the case over.
The Outcome
Ms. Perdue agreed to sign a document.
This document would allow Mr. Robertson to live in her portion of the mobile home.
This arrangement would last for the remainder of Mr. Robertson's life.
Mr. Robertson expressed relief at not being kicked out on the street.
Ms. Perdue stated she would still invite her mother to family functions.
However, she believed their relationship would not be the same.