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Trying to find out how to go about my grandma’s house that’s still in her parents name that passed away years ago?
Asked on May 26th, 2021 on Wills and Probate - Missouri
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I’ve had to move my grandma into my home to become her caretaker, She has a house that she took over after her parents passed away years ago the house is vacant we’re looking to sell but the house is not legally in her name, my grandma has paid taxes on the home for 60+ years
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Neither occupancy nor paying taxes confers ownership. If the title company will accept it, your grandmother may be able to file an Affidavit of Heirship. The title company might draft it for her. Remember that if she was not an only child, your grandmother is not the only heir. But she may have a claim against any other heir for paying the taxes, etc.
Answered on May 27th, 2021 at 5:54 AM
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