Where do I go to check on inherited real estate?
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Where do I go to check on inherited real estate?
My mother passed away 26 years ago and my stepfather is currently in the home. My sister and I are the beneficiaries of the house. Where do I go to check if there are any liens on the home, if the home is still in our names, proterty taxes owed, and mortages due?
Asked on June 17, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Illinois
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
What you should do is go to a reputable title company and order a title search on the home along with a lien search. Property taxes owed are most likely accessible on line through the county in which the proeprty is located. Generally speaking, if there is a mortgage on the property the lender collects extra money each month to pay the taxes directly. As for the mortgage that will be shown as a recording but the balance owed will not be shown. Only is the mortgage was paid in full. Then a satisfaction will be filed. Good luck.
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