QUESTION
Mom died in Feb 2015 she did not leave a will , there back taxes of 7700
Asked on Jan 30th, 2021 on Wills and Probate - Texas
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I'm the oldest of 3 I've been dealing with my little sister being a heroin addict for years and back and forth with her and the kids . I have not sent her death certificate to County clerk's office yet . we keep up the property and no one lives there. I just want to know our options and can we keep it or do we have to sell it
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The first step is a heirship proceeding to determine who are the heirs and appoint someone to administer your mother's estate. Whether this can be done through an Affidavit of Heirship, a Small Estate Affidavit or an Application for Determination of Heirs and Issuance of Letters of Administration varies with the circumstances. However it is done, the back taxes and all of your mother's other debts must be paid even if this means selling the house. Please contact a probate attorney who practices in the county in which your mother lived and died to further explore your options.
Answered on Jan 31st, 2021 at 5:30 AM
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