Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Illinois
deceased parents taxex
who pays the property tax on deceased parents home.where does the money come from if parent had no money.there is a will house is left to her adult childern.house has not been sold
Asked on 5/13/09, 9:17 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Gregory Turza
Law Offices of Gregory P Turza
Re: deceased parents taxex
Real estate taxes are a lien on the property. They will have to be paid when the house is sold. If the heir does not pay and keeps the house, the government will eventually sell the house at auction to pay the taxes.
Answered on 5/13/09, 10:07 am
Joseph Michelotti
Michelotti & Associates, Ltd.
Re: deceased parents taxex
Property taxes are a lien against the house. If you don't pay them the county will sell the house.
Answered on 5/16/09, 12:40 pm