Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
Selling home after death of spouse
How long after the death of a spouse can leins or judgements be placed on a house which could prevent surviving spouse the ability to sell?
Asked on 3/02/04, 11:19 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Bradie
Bradie, Bradie & Bradie
Re: Selling home after death of spouse
Indefinitely. A judgment lien is good for ten years, and may be revived again and again. A tax lien is good the same way.
Answered on 3/03/04, 10:22 am