Foreword
It has been more than 15 years since this publication was first released. Since that time, the topic of heir property has gained s...
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Clearing an heirs property title usually requires a lawyer to help draft documents, determine who the heirs are and the size of their fracti...
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Success in an heirs property case may come in different forms. Clearing a title may not be the best option for everyone. The heirs may decid...
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Heirs property, no matter how many co-owners share ownership, is vulnerable to partition. There are two primary types of partition actions:
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In mid-August, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics announced the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for July 2024. The CPI represents a composite meas...
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Administrator’s deed. A deed drawn up by an administrator (appointed by the probate judge) for land left by someone who has died intestate...
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Because a title is clouded, does owning land in heirs property form protect it from being sold or lost outside the family?
No. No matter ho...
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It is often beneficial to hire an attorney to help clear a clouded property title. When trying to avoid creating heirs property, an attorney...
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The costs to clear a title can range from a few thousand dollars to tens of thousands of dollars. Estimating the cost can be difficult becau...
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Taxes
Visit your county tax assessor’s office and ensure that property taxes are paid and current. If you are in default, be sure to pay ...
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Managing heirs property is difficult because of confusion or disagreement among owners about how to divide the financial responsibilities of...
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While heirs property ownership may have some advantages, such as preservation of family legacy and cohesion, shared benefit, and access and ...
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