Deceased Owner: Who do I contact? Who owns the property now?

Deceased Owner: Who do I contact? Who owns the property now?

Investor · La Jolla, CA · Member since 2015 · 20 posts · 4 votes

Hi everyone,

I have been eyeing a property in a particular area that has looked like it has been neglected.  I have tried to reach out to the owner but had no response and when I went to knock the door, no one would ever answer.  I recently found out that the owner died back in March.  I am unable to located anyone who may have taken over ownership of the property.  I checked w the county and nothing has been filed w a probate attorney.

Can anyone help me figure out how to contact the new owner?  I'd like to make an offer on this property.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Karl

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  • Lender · Greater LA/Orange County area, CA · Member since 2012 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    11y

    If the record owner is deceased, absent a secured creditor gaining title via foreclosure, you'll need to find someone with standing to legally be able to pass marketable title to you.

    Determine PETIO:

    Property

    Equity

    Title

    Interests

    Opportunity.

    Check death certificate, obits, neighbors for leads re: relatives, social media, and obviously name search the decedent online. 

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