Q: If someone is awarded a home in Probate Court how long do they have to claim home and if not claimed do I own the home
A:
Without specific information it is impossible to answer this question 'definitively' but if a Court has AWARDED property to someone they don't have to 'claim' it -- it is theirs, and the order would have specific information in it as to how that transfer was to be accomplished (by recording the order, or directing the Personal Representative to deed the property etc.)
If the person it was awarded to fails to pay taxes in the future, or does something else that would transfer the property, is not relevant to the situation in Court, but may impact what someone else could do in the future.
I strongly urge you to consult with a local real estate / probate attorney to determine what if anything you can do.
--This answer is offered for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney/client relationship. I am licensed to practice in Michigan only. Please seek competent local legal help if you feel you need legal advice!
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