Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

Deed Assignment by Will

If a deceased parent willed a property to you (by power of atty. through someone else) and adds your name to their deed, and if you do don't sign the deed or acknowledge acceptance of it, are you responsible for any problems with the property, such as liens or fines by the city of Phila? Especially if you choose to do nothing with the property?

Thank you.


Asked on 8/20/05, 9:06 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: Deed Assignment by Will

If there is a properly recorded deed that lists you as a co-owner of the property you could be held liable for taxes, and any other adverse events that happen there. If you are not sure you can have an attorney perform a title search. If you have not been placed on the deed but are entitled to be under the terms of their estates you would be liable for liens on the property only to the extent of your ownership interest. I offer free consultations.

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Answered on 8/20/05, 10:16 am


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