Posted on: 08th Sep, 2008 02:58 pm
My husband and I had property we were selling to an individual who had a business. He had not finished paying for it when we found outselves having to file bankruptcy. The buyer of the property filed bankruptcy as well after we did. The banckruptcy attorney sold the property to someone but that was over 3 years ago. The taxes for the past 3 years have not been paid. We get the tax bills. I went and paid 6 months worth of taxes to keep it from being sold at an auction. I went to the County clerk's office to check on the property and see why we were getting the tax bills and the attorney had it quit claimed in our name over a year ago. My question.. Are we responsible for the taxes? Do we legally still own the property? I have contacted the attorney and told him about the taxes but he has done nothing. I just want to quit claim it to someone else but I know that would not be right..But I don't want to be responsible for the taxes if we do not own the property. What should I do?
Hi AMY,
Welcome to forums.
If the quitclaim has been done, then you do own property. But didn't you sign on the deed? or how come the attorney quitclaim property in your name if you don't agree. Did you get a copy of the deed? you may find it in the County Recorder's office. Just check the copy for any signatures of witnesses or notary public. I don't think the attorney has notarized the deed prior to recording.
Thanks
Welcome to forums.
If the quitclaim has been done, then you do own property. But didn't you sign on the deed? or how come the attorney quitclaim property in your name if you don't agree. Did you get a copy of the deed? you may find it in the County Recorder's office. Just check the copy for any signatures of witnesses or notary public. I don't think the attorney has notarized the deed prior to recording.
Thanks
If you sold the property, you should have signed a deed which was filed with the county. That should have taken your name off the tax rolls. You may have to file a form with the tax agency.
Since you sold the property, you are not liable for taxes. Find a new attorney.
Since you sold the property, you are not liable for taxes. Find a new attorney.
