Tulsa, OK asked in Real Estate Law for Oklahoma

Q: I was recently denied "Homestead Exemption" due to me not owning the property. I bought the house a few years back.

i have a warranty deed but it states the land trust of whom i acquired it from and c/o my name. According to the county assessor i do not own the property. i reached out to the title company and i was told it was taken care of only to be denied again for the same reason. what should be my next step?

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Doak Willis
Doak Willis
Answered
  • Tahlequah, OK
  • Licensed in Oklahoma

A: You need to hire an attorney that deals in real estate matters as the Title Company may not be telling you the truth. A good attorney can look at the deed and inform you what your rights are concerning the property.

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