buying property for unpaid taxes

[Dolores Mullins]

What is the name of your state? Wv
Fathers homeplace went up for sale because taxes hadn't been paid. He paid taxes and had 2 brothers sign it over to him.He couldn't find a half brother. Now he has passed away and Mother doesn't know if she has a clear title or not.Does she have to do anything?

 

[HomeGuru]

What is the name of your state? Wv
Fathers homeplace went up for sale because taxes hadn't been paid. He paid taxes and had 2 brothers sign it over to him.

**A: what does his mean? Was the property sold at a tax auction, the 2 brothers bought the property at the auction then deeded to father?
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He couldn't find a half brother.

**A: what does half brother have to do with this property?
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Now he has passed away

**A: who? Father or half brother?
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and Mother doesn't know if she has a clear title or not.Does she have to do anything?

**A: yes. She needs to file for probate.