Summary
In Louisiana, if property taxes on a deceased persons home remain unpaid, the property could be subject to a tax sale. If the home was purchased with personal injury settlement funds before marriage, it might be considered separate property. The oldest competent heir paying the taxes can help prevent a tax sale and assert their potential claim to the property. If no succession is opened, it likely means the wife hasnt initiated proceedings. Consulting a local attorney familiar with Livingston Parish is advisable for navigating estate matters. For low-cost legal assistance, contact the Louisiana State Bar Association.Full Conversation
In the state of Louisiana what happens if a person is dead and hasn’t paid there taxes on a home a is paid for in full? The estranged wife of says the house is hers but the house was bought from a personal injury settlement and the accident happened before they were married now my son is the oldest competent heir what does it mean if he pays the taxes on his dead fathers home to the parish?
Hi ****,
I can provide some general information about your situation in Louisiana:
- In Louisiana, if the deceased hasn't paid property taxes, the property may eventually be subject to a tax sale.
- If the house was bought with personal injury settlement funds before marriage, it may be considered separate property.
- As the oldest competent heir, your son paying the property taxes can help avoid a tax sale and establish his interest in the property.
Could you please confirm the parish where the property is located for more specific guidance?
Livingston parish. What do you mean “will establish his interest in the property”
Hi ****,
In this context, "establish his interest in the property" means that by paying the property taxes, your son is taking steps to protect and assert his potential legal claim or ownership rights to the property. This can be important in any future legal proceedings regarding the estate.
If you need further details or assistance, feel free to ask!
Livingston Parish Clerk of Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * Government Blvd, Livingston, LA *
Website: www.livingstonclerk.org There’s an attorney out of Albany contacting my son saying that there is a suspicion going on and she’s trying to get in touch with my son. I’m thinking that this was due to the wife contacting an attorney. Yet whenever we contacted Livingston Parish, there was no succession opened underneath his father‘s name. Does this mean that the wife does not have a succession going?
Hi ****,
If there is no succession opened under your son's father's name in Livingston Parish, it likely means that the wife has not initiated succession proceedings. Confirm with the attorney from Albany if they are related to this matter.
For further assistance, you can contact:
~Livingston Parish Clerk of Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.livingstonclerk.org
Can you relay me to or refer me to an attorney who you believe that will help this matter get expedited and that won’t charge me too much money? Also, should I use an attorney out of Livingston Parish or doesn’t matter?
Hi ****,
It’s generally advisable to use an attorney familiar with Livingston Parish, as they would have specific knowledge about local procedures and connections. For a referral to a low-cost or pro bono attorney, you can contact the Louisiana State Bar Association:
~Louisiana State Bar Association
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.lsba.org
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