I want to buy property off someone who inherited it..how can I make sure there are no liens again the land and they can legally sell it

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I want to buy property off someone who inherited it..how can I make sure there are no liens again the land and they can legally sell it

In connecticut

Asked on July 18, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Connecticut

Answers:

SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

Have a title company do a title search for you. The search will turn up any liens, mortgages, or other encurmbances, and will also reveal who has title--when you hire them, highlight to them that this is an inheritance situation, so they need to make sure to determine if the purported heir can legally sell it.


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