What to do if my parents passed away and my sister moved into their home and has not paid the taxes?
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What to do if my parents passed away and my sister moved into their home and has not paid the taxes?
I was served a paper saying that the county was sueing Myself, my sister and her husband for the taxes.How can I be held responsible for their failure to pay the taxes? How can I be removed from this action?
Asked on May 3, 2013 under Estate Planning, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss and for the situation. Was the estate of your parents ever probated and the property transferred? What you need to do is be appointed as the Personal Representative of their estate - or the estate of the person who died last - and seek to have them removed from the property and to sell it or transfer it to them should you so choose. But payment of the taxes is the responsibility of the estate or whom ever is named on the deed if transfer was already made. Seek legal help. Good luck.
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