Posted on: 26th Mar, 2010 12:33 am
my grandmother and her brother purchased a piece of "family land" about 70 years ago, and the deed was written to show each owned a half share in the property. about 40 years ago, he stopped contributing towards taxes on the property. when he passed about 20 years ago, his half share was re-deeded to his wife, who also did not contribute to the expenses of the property. a this point my grandmother has passed, as well as my great-aunt, and while i am trying to settle the estate i have continued to pay the total taxes on the property. her family has shown no interest in the property, which is not developed (woodland).
is the best way to clear my great aunts share to get her executor to sign a quit claim deed for the property.
is the best way to clear my great aunts share to get her executor to sign a quit claim deed for the property.
Hi Roger!
Welcome to forums!
If your great aunt has left a will, then that will needs to be probated first. After the probate is complete, the property will be divided accordingly. If your grand aunt's heirs are not interested in taking the property, then you can ask them to transfer the property in your name.
Sussane
Welcome to forums!
If your great aunt has left a will, then that will needs to be probated first. After the probate is complete, the property will be divided accordingly. If your grand aunt's heirs are not interested in taking the property, then you can ask them to transfer the property in your name.
Sussane
Get quitclaim deeds from both the Great-Aunt's executor and the wife. You could also make a claim for "contribution". Each owner is responsible for 1/2 expenses. If one owner doesn't pay, the other owner is still owed it. You could claim 1/2 expenses for 40 years exceeds the value of the property interest and have a court do the transfer.
What you have both said is pretty much what I had thought. I appreciate the time and input, and hope that both the question and answers will help others in a similar situation in the future.