Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Michigan
hi,
my grandmother died leaving her real estate to my uncle who has just left the property, has not paid taxes in two years,completely vanished no one can find him so the treasurey dept is contacting me with back taxes notices, Is there a time line at which point i could take hold of the property i dont want to lose it and am willing to catch it up but dont just want to take care of his debts either. just wondering where the law stood on this....
Thank you
for your time !
1 Answer from Attorneys
If your uncle is missing and presumed dead, his heirs will take his estate through probate. If you pay the taxes you can record a "lis pendens" against the property to protect your interest. In the event that your uncle suddenly reappears, claiming ownership of the home, you will eventually be repaid for your expenditures. You may file an action against him for "unjust enrichment" in that case. If you are the only heir, you may be able to file an action to "quiet title" to your interest in the property. An attorney can apply the law to the facts of your case, but you will need to provide more information.
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