If we won a storage auction and in it is a deed to land in another state, is it possible that we could own it?

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If we won a storage auction and in it is a deed to land in another state, is it possible that we could own it?

I should also mention I think that the owners are deceased; I’m not positive if that changes things.

Asked on September 23, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Alaska

Answers:

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

My gut reaction is no, you can own the contents of the locker but not the land in Alaska.  The way that you obtained the contents of the locker would not be a legal conveyance of land.  There are specific rules for conveyance.  It would be noce of you though to try and contact the family of the deceased parties.  Good luck.


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