Posted on: 31st Mar, 2010 06:59 pm
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My uncle died 45 years ago (State of SC). He had no children, but a spouse who died 2 years after his death. No one was left to pay property taxes on land that he owned, so my mother (his sister) paid property taxes all these years. No one is requesting the property, he has no outstanding debts.
She would like to sign (deed) the property over to her daughter because she is 88 years old and is unable to continue to pay the taxes. What is the best way for her to handle this?
My uncle died 45 years ago (State of SC). He had no children, but a spouse who died 2 years after his death. No one was left to pay property taxes on land that he owned, so my mother (his sister) paid property taxes all these years. No one is requesting the property, he has no outstanding debts.
She would like to sign (deed) the property over to her daughter because she is 88 years old and is unable to continue to pay the taxes. What is the best way for her to handle this?
Hi pryorcordesl!
Welcome to forums!
If your mother's name is mentioned on the property deed, then she can simply sign a quit claim deed and transfer the property to the daughter. However, if the uncle's name is still mentioned on the property deed, then the daughter will have to file an affidavit of heirship at the county recorder's office and get the property transferred in her name.
Feel free to ask if you've further queries.
Sussane
Welcome to forums!
If your mother's name is mentioned on the property deed, then she can simply sign a quit claim deed and transfer the property to the daughter. However, if the uncle's name is still mentioned on the property deed, then the daughter will have to file an affidavit of heirship at the county recorder's office and get the property transferred in her name.
Feel free to ask if you've further queries.
Sussane