Q: I've recently found tax liens in my name and have never been notified of property I own. How do I find it?
I do not know who my biological father is and supposedly been left and inheritance of property and home or commercial property and business. I owe taxes for these and have no clue where they are or what exactly are the tax lien is against. Regardless the taxes are owed and in my name. How to find these properties is my problem
A:
If they are property tax liens, the liens themselves will identify where the property is located. At very least, they will identify the taxing authorities to which the taxes are owed, for example the name of the county, name of the city, and/or name of the school district. You can then search that county's appraisal district records for all real property in your name. You can disclaim any interest in the property if you do not wish to pay the taxes, and the lien against the property will be foreclosed if any other owners do not pay the taxes.
Be aware, though, that there are scammers who create fictitious tax notices and bilk unwitting victims. So 100% verify that there is a legitimate tax lien recorded against you and then independently search for the property on government appraisal district websites to confirm your ownership. Legitimate tax liens are officially recorded in public records and will name the taxing authorities to which the taxes are owed--not a collection agency.
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