QUESTION
How can we resolve this real estate tax situation?
Asked on Aug 04th, 2011 on Estate Planning - Georgia
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My step-father passed away about 4 years ago, leaving my mother with a real estate mess. When his parents passed away, he and his brother inherited their property. The brother never paid a dime toward the taxes, my mother and step-father did. When my step-father died, my mother continued to pay on the taxes for a couple years but has since stopped, being of the opinion that the brother should be the one responsible for them. She has no desire to have the property. How do we go about getting this out of her hands?
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Based on the information you provided, you mother is not legally responsible for the real estate taxes on the property, your stepfather's brother is. If the real estate taxes are not paid, the property will be sold for taxes by the County. If they are not redeemed withing a certain time limit, title to the property will pass to the tax purchaser after notice and hearing.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2011 at 11:38 AM
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You do not provide any information on how the property is titled. Your mother should consult an attorney about her options. If the real property is located in Clark County you can access the titling data online.
Answered on Aug 06th, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Glen Edward Ashman
You see a lawyer. You post omits the facts needed to analyze things. What did the wills say? If there was no will, what happened in probate court?
Answered on Aug 06th, 2011 at 10:08 AM