Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

Oh yes, someone does. The estate[s] of the last legal owners are the legal owners. The estates must be probated, administered and then the property distributed to the appropriate heir.

A Township or Borough is never "required" to take ownership of a property. If property taxes are your concern, they continue to accrue and attach to the property.

THIS RESPONSE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE, SINCE I DO NOT HAVE ALL OF THE INFORMATION THAT WOULD BE REQUIRED, AND I DO NOT HAVE A REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT WITH YOU.

* If the answers to your question confirm that you have a valid issue or worthwhile claim, your next step should almost always be to establish a dialog with a lawyer who can provide specific advice to you. Contact a lawyer in your county or township.

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