Tax Lien/Deceased Owner

[Ahmad Moore]

Hello, I’m pretty familiar with the tax liens regulations here in Alabama but I wanted to brush up on quieting the title. Is it 6 months after the lien matures into a deed before QT? Also, the “owner” is deceased, no reported heirs (doing my own due diligence) would this be something where it can be a little tricky or problematic dealing with probate bc of the deceased owner or it’s business as usual?

[Ellis San Jose]

Because state laws vary widely, my first thought is to talk with a title insurance underwriter in your state to see the requirements for insurable title on a tax deed.

Quiet title may not happen "automatically". It may require a formal court petition.

There are most likely heirs, you just didn't go deep enough with ancestry to determine who they are.

[Ahmad Moore]

I’ve started with a title company today as I was inquired about the property. The tax lien purchaser is assigning her rights and mentioned it, of course I’m doing my own due diligence. 

[Jarred Ross]

Quote from @Ahmad Moore:

I’ve started with a title company today as I was inquired about the property. The tax lien purchaser is assigning her rights and mentioned it, of course I’m doing my own due diligence. 

 If you're still working on this deal, let's connect. If the property needs to be probated, I think I may have some resources for you. My business exists specifically to help close deals with deceased owners/probate issues all the time all over the country.

[Ahmad Moore]

Quote from @Jarred Ross:

Quote from @Ahmad Moore:

I’ve started with a title company today as I was inquired about the property. The tax lien purchaser is assigning her rights and mentioned it, of course I’m doing my own due diligence. 

 If you're still working on this deal, let's connect. If the property needs to be probated, I think I may have some resources for you. My business exists specifically to help close deals with deceased owners/probate issues all the time all over the country.

I actually decided to “wholesale” the deal and was supposed to close today but it’s a little shaky-but supposedly he’s back onboard after having to explain some things that can be done with a tax certificate vs a tax lien property in Alabama, so we’ll see. If all else fall, I’ll just keep it myself and foreclosed on it when the time arrives

[Ahmad Moore]

Clearly I didn’t post the response smh lol. But, I ended up purchasing the property and holding.