Pearland, TX asked in Real Estate Law for Texas

Q: I am considering buying a small piece of property in texas, the title has issues dating back to the 1930’s,

There is a deed of trust to the current owner from an aunt that gave it too her, I will retain representation to fix title after my purchase, so my question is, if a very distant relative came forward, they would be a 1/50th owner, could they try to sue for more than that share. Also, if money was borrowed buy the current owner from an individual, but this loan was never filled with any governing agent, could I be liable, could we add that stipulation to my deed from the current owner

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Anthony M. Avery
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A: Do not transfer money unless that title is cleared. And it will take some difficult lawyering and money to remove the clouds. Hire a TX attorney that conducts real property litigation. You may wish to walk away.

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