Aha!
https://forum.freeadvice.com/landlord-tenant-issues-42/auctioneer-necessary-public-sale-abandoned-property-497833.html
Yes, a very similar situation…
evilelv-CA…county the case is in is Orange We have a six figure arrearages that started at $20K 10 years ago…Im a third party that has interest not only b/c he's family, but also theres lien on a property soon to be in my name and the lien would wipe out almost all the value…I am his sister in law…the amt began as $20K and grew to $100K…The brother agrees to quit claim the property to me and my husband (my husband is already 1/2 owner)…
Jgimbel-CA…Preperty where lien is Riverside Cty. Support judgement in Orange Cty....we have a jointly owned vacant land that is co owned with brother in law who has the lien...hes willing to quit claim but cant until lien is settled or expired...the lien that may be as high as $100K…