Q: I bought land in Belton, given a warranty deed claiming 100% ownership. Later I an adopted sister was on the tax rolls
The property sits on East Central and the absent half sister has contributed nothing for taxes, maintenance or management and she is a ward of the state. The first 90 days I owned it I was contacted by the city of Belton and informed I had less than 30 to get it cut or they would take action against me. It’s 2 1/2 acres and I contracted a man to cut it for $200 to prevent legal action against me. I have only seen her one time in 9 years and that wasn’t at the property. I offered to pay her what the two natural born sisters cheated her out of, She refused saying, oh I would never sell mama and daddy’s land, The house was a shack a was destroyed many years ago. How can I get the land title clear so I can build on it?
A:
You need a lawyer!
Your concerns are technical and deal with Estate laws and property laws and probably local government laws and rules.
A warranty deed is enforceable in court. But there are time limits on bringing a lawsuit. Your case seems complicated and would require a review of the deed, and any other writings and filings on the property.
Inheritance is tricky.
There are good attorneys on this website. You should visit with one or more of them to get options.
Good Luck!
Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer
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