All Forum Posts by: Gabriel Ortiz

Thank you guys. So I ended up finding an attorney that can help us file what's called a Small Estate Affidavit and electing heir as the PR. My main concern was the tax auction deadline, but our attorney can most likely have it postponed IF we can get the petition filed on time. 

My next step would be to get the property under-contract which I'm currently waiting upon the referee to formulate the appraisal so I can make her an offer. Hopefully we end up getting the deal, I'll keep you guys posted. @Mark Pedroza @Sharon Vornholt

PS: No upfront costs, attorney fees paid upon closing. (:

@Mark Pedroza If we were to help the heir file a petition for probate, would that hold it off from going up for auction?

We can always save the property by paying the taxes owed, but I would want to make sure that she is in fact the only remaining heir and figure out if there are any creditor claims or other liens affecting the equity. 

Hi BP Community,

I need help with a lead I'm currently working on. Any advice or guidance will be appreciated. 

Details:

• Owner (mother) on title is deceased.
• Daughter wants to save the property from selling at tax auction.
• $52k default taxes owed. Auction date: 11/20/19
• $250k ARV
• No petition for Probate has begun, daughter has no money to pay for anything.
• Property located in California - San Joaquin County.
• Tax Collector mentioned that if assessee is deceased, the property may not be sold at auction. Public Administrator will then investigate whether a Probate has begun.

Does anyone here have any experience with such cases? 

My intent will be to wholesale it to one of my flippers.

Thanks in advance!

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