I wouldn't be surprised if their is a balance on the mortgage that the property isn't also in the foreclosure process since the mortgage is likely to be as equally back due as the taxes are. 3) Based on the results of the above your next steps could be any number of things, but a good estate/probate attorney might be a good start as they can likely help you untangle some of the mess...then again a real estate attorney may also be helpful to guide you through the issues with the bank and tax liens4) If you do decide to you're not completely scared away by what's going on and want to do more due diligence than I'd consult an accountant as well.

As far as contracts to use CONSULT AN ATTORNEY!!!!

My wife and I currently reside in Fort Myers, FL where I work full-time as a consultant at an IT research and advisory company and she is a first grade teacher.We recently moved from Greenville, NC in July of last year for my job and are loving every square inch of Florida!  

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Account Closed I am sure this has been said already but my suggestion would be to consult with an attorney to help you thoroughly review your lease agreement.

This post is for entertainment purposes and as always, consult a licensed professional in your state when dealing with preparing recorded documents.

I recommend you contact a CPA and have a consult. 

As to how to structure the actual deed and such, I would consult with a real estate attorney.

I would consult a real estate attorney who specializes in evictions.

A conventional lender will want to see the downpayment seasoned for 60 days (ie it needs to be sitting for 60 days in your account) before you apply for the loan.Of course my suggestion is for educational purpose only, and you should consult your own attorney since I am not an attorney.Jean