Posted on: 02nd Jan, 2009 11:54 pm
My husband pruchased land that has been in his family for almost 40 years.
He bought the property from his uncle, who in turn bought the property from his father
Warranty deeds were both filed with the county.
Since my husband has been paying taxes on the property, the name of the original owner(who sold the property to his grandfather) still shows as part owner on the yearly tax statement. When we contacted the county assesement office, they show no record of a title transfer, and that only the warrenty deeds are filed without the name of the original owner. Now, the original owner is deceased.
What is our next option to remove the deseased off of the title?
Thanks for any help.
He bought the property from his uncle, who in turn bought the property from his father
Warranty deeds were both filed with the county.
Since my husband has been paying taxes on the property, the name of the original owner(who sold the property to his grandfather) still shows as part owner on the yearly tax statement. When we contacted the county assesement office, they show no record of a title transfer, and that only the warrenty deeds are filed without the name of the original owner. Now, the original owner is deceased.
What is our next option to remove the deseased off of the title?
Thanks for any help.
Hi maggie,
If the warranty deeds were filed and recorded at the county, then the current owner's name should be mentioned over there. And if the warranty deeds are recorded, then the county recorder's office should have a copy of the deed.
I think you should contact the county assessment office and show them the warranty deed that you have filed. If the county assessment office is not ready to transfer the title, then you will have to contact a real estate attorney. He will be able to handle the case in a better way as there is a legal complication in the transfer of the title.
Thanks,
Jerry
If the warranty deeds were filed and recorded at the county, then the current owner's name should be mentioned over there. And if the warranty deeds are recorded, then the county recorder's office should have a copy of the deed.
I think you should contact the county assessment office and show them the warranty deed that you have filed. If the county assessment office is not ready to transfer the title, then you will have to contact a real estate attorney. He will be able to handle the case in a better way as there is a legal complication in the transfer of the title.
Thanks,
Jerry