If you pay taxes on home can you obtain title?

[Nicole D.]

I came across a home and the owner has been deceased for over 10'years. The property has been vacant since her death. I spoke with the neighbor, he notes that her son has no rights to the property. I'm not sure if she has a probated will.  The taxes are backed up and no one seems interested. Can I obtain title through paying the taxes if no one claims the property? Are there any options? 

[Jay Hinrichs]

Originally posted by @Kenneth Garrett:

@Nicole D. 

Check your state statutes.  In my state you need to buy the taxes for three years in a row and there is a redemption period.  You will receive interest on your money if the owner redeems ( pays the taxes).  You can obtain the deed this way but check your state laws.  There are many requirements you must follow which includes proper notification to the owner during the process.  This may require a number of letters being sent during the time period.

Good Luck.

 Kenneth this is buy tax certs that the country sells right ???  not just identifying a property and walking in and paying the tax's ..

in tax cert states there are mechanisms that for sure allow for you to bid on tax certs then go through the steps to take title.

but just paying tax's nope.

There is adverse possession which paying the tax's is part of the process.. but very difficult to do..  google it for your state and you will see all that needs to be done to take title via this route.