Q: How to obtain a lien release that paid off over 20 years ago and company is bankrupt? Current owner is deceased
My father passed in 2022 and his mobile home still had a lien from GreenTree that he paid off over 20 years ago. We have no paperwork showing it was paid off. GreenTree sold to Conseco who sold to Dietech, all of which are bankrupt now. We cannot obtain a title without a lien release and we cannot get a lien release since all companies are now closed.
A: Hire a competent SC attorney to file a Quiet Title Action that the Note is either paid off or unenforceable due to the SOL. Publication Notice could be expensive in addition to attorney fees. If MH is not worth it, then forget about it.
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