How to get a deed changed from deceased parents’ name to one of the remaining children?
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How to get a deed changed from deceased parents’ name to one of the remaining children?
My 89 year old mother has been paying property taxes on a piece of property (no house now) that was left (without a Will) to her and 3 sisters. The sisters never helped pay the taxes. Now 2 sisters are deceased and the remaining sister has a slight case of Alzheimer’s. None of the sisters’ relatives ever paid any taxes on their behalf. What needs to be done to get the deed changed to my mother’s name?
Asked on August 6, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Georgia
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I can surely understand your Mother's feelings regarding her paying for the taxes all these years. But legally she has no right to all of the property. It belongs to her and her living sibling and the heirs of her deceased sibling. She does have a right, however, to sue the others for their portion of the funds that she has paid out and she should consider it. Seek legal help in your area. Good luck.
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