Posted on: 28th Jul, 2009 02:20 pm
My elderly uncle bought property from someone who is now deceased. There was never a transfer of property or deed filed. He now wants to sell the property. A portion of the proceeds will go towards satisfying back taxes. What can he do?
Hi hotepkyle,
I guess the property is not in your uncle's name as he never filed the deed. He will first have to check whether or not he can file the deed now. If not, then he'll have to ask the original owner to sign a new quitclaim deed in his name. Once they do so, the deed needs to be recorded at the county recorder's office. Once this is done, he can sell off the property. However, you should note that the buyer may ask your uncle to pay off the back taxes first.
Take care.
I guess the property is not in your uncle's name as he never filed the deed. He will first have to check whether or not he can file the deed now. If not, then he'll have to ask the original owner to sign a new quitclaim deed in his name. Once they do so, the deed needs to be recorded at the county recorder's office. Once this is done, he can sell off the property. However, you should note that the buyer may ask your uncle to pay off the back taxes first.
Take care.