Arguing Heirs-At-Law Must Face Property Tax Issues
Dear Mr. Premack: My grandfather died nearly 6 months ago without leaving a will. His children are up in arms about who owns his home on half an acre. Some want to sell, some want to leave as is, but all refuse to pay property taxes until ownership is established. How does the state or taxing entity decide who the rightful owners are, and how can this be sorted out? – AA Texas intestacy law provides a process to determine the identity of the new owners when a person, like you