Can I pay the delinquent taxes and become the new owner?

No. If you pay the delinquent taxes, you are doing so for the benefit of the owner of record, and you do not have any claim to the property or...

Regarding real estate title in SC

To answer your questions, 1) if all the heirs of the deceased defaulting taxpayer are willing to deed any interest they may have in the property to...

Do I need a letter of testamentary if I am named executor of estate if it is small and assets are equally divided and estate is?

If the estate's total value is under $25,000 and does not include any real estate, you can apply at the Probate Court for a small estate...

Do you have to go through probate court when a person dies and there is a will? What is the process? Should you have a lawyer?

I am sorry to learn of the passing of your spouse. If he or she owned real estate, you will certainly have to go through probate. While it is not...

How can I change the name on a tax bill back into my parent's name?

The tax assessor should only change the name on a tax bill when a deed or installment sales contract has been filed. You need to check with the...

Yes, it is worth it. Owner's title insurance is just a one-time premium paid at closing that will ensure you have legal ownership of the property...

Can a person that lent money for home purchase etc. put a lien on home in SC?

Moe can give Joe a mortgage for the sums Joe advanced for the property, which can be recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds to create a...

Attorney Rafter is correct that the will determines who inherits all PROBATE assets, but the facts surrounding this checking account must be...

Legality of our wills

If you cannot locate the original wills, I recommend you execute new ones. If you have copies of your most recently-executed wills, I doubt an...

Your entity (corporation or LLC) must register with the Secretary of State or equivalent in each state where it is "doing business." Each state's...