How to sell a inherited property with lots of back taxes

[Ashley Cast]

Hello,

I have a question, revolving around how to sell a pre-probate property. Family members of mine have inherited some real estate from their recently departed sister and are looking for away to get the property off their hands without spending money. The place is barely livable, has a lot of back taxes, and ownership was never transferred when their mother passed. What documents and documentation do I need to give them to help them out? The property is in San Bernardino County California.

I have called the County, they said they could not help because of it being a legal matter, they said to get a hold of a Title company. I called a Title company and they said call a probate attorney. This is where my family members said no because they are not spending any more money on this. (They supported her for 5 years, paid her bills, groceries, etc.)

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[Kristine Gentry]

The family can refuse to accept the property. That might be the best thing to do if more taxes are owed than it is worth. They should consult with a Tax Attorney who specializes in probate.