Q: My grandpa just passed away but there was a piece of land (lot) in his father's name, who passed away in 1960.
Will my grandmother be responsible for paying for this property now, even though it was not in my grandpa's name nor her name?
A:
Sorry to hear about your loss.
I'm not sure what you mean by "paying for the property". I will assume for this discussion that you are talking about property taxes and that the property in in Oklahoma.
If the taxes on the lot are not paid, the property could be subject to a tax sale at some point in the future. So while there is not personal liability for not paying it, failure to do so will eventually result in the loss of that asset. Depending on its value, it may be worth a probate to get the property in the name of the appropriate heirs.
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