Q: I have a piece of land that was inherited from my father and he inherited it from his father. I have searched for a deed
but couldn't find one. I was told there wasn't a deed that it has been past down without a deed. I have been paying taxes on this piece of property for years. I want to have it put in my name, because there are things i want to have done and i can't do it because my hands are tied. I have to have signatures from all heirs before having it done.
A:
If an estate was opened at the courthouse for your father and his father, then the estate file(s) would indicate how title to the land passed. If estates weren’t opened for either, then you would need to do that to obtain clear title. There are also a couple other options you may have.
Evan Lohr
Attorney
919-348-9211
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