Property taxes on unsettled estate

[chilly1977]

My grandmother recently passed. She did not have a will, leaving the property to her 3 grown kids. The eldest son, my dad, passed in the 1970's, which leaves his portion to be split between me and my brother. We would like to sell the property. In the meantime, property taxes are due by June 20th according to my aunt. Where does the money for the property taxes come from? Should I be paying these out of pocket?

 

[army judge]

If three people own such a property, they usually agree to kick in 1/3 each.
If two won't agree, then one pays, and pays, and keeps on paying.

If one of the three people want to sell the property, she goes to court and requests the court to PARTITION the property.
If the court agrees to PARTITIONING, an order is issued requiring the property to be sold, and the proceeds divided equally among the three people.

You and brother should speak to a lawyer.

 

[chilly1977]

What happens if we do not pay the taxes? I have not seen the tax bill nor have I seen any documentation that my name is on the tax bill? If the bill is addressed to the estate and does not name me personally, I liable for the taxes?

 

[army judge]

What happens if we do not pay the taxes? I have not seen the tax bill nor have I seen any documentation that my name is on the tax bill? If the bill is addressed to the estate and does not name me personally, I liable for the taxes?

If taxes on property go unpaid, the entity owed the taxes will try to foreclose.
Don't be alarmed, that process takes months,if not years.