My Father paid taxes on property owned by he and Brother. Now both have died.
Full Question:
My father and his brother inherited his mother land and the brother refuse to help out with the taxes.My father paid the taxes for 5 years until his brother death and his bother will his share to his six kids and they refuse to help out with the property taxes and my father continue to pay the taxes for 3 more until he pass.My father will his share to his 3 boys and now history repeatin it self.My kids refusing to help pay the property tax.what can be done in my case.
12/03/2016 |
Category: Real Property ยป Partition |
State: Georgia |
#27474
Answer:
The co-tenants that pay the taxes have a claim against the other co-tenants for any taxes paid that they can pursue.
If there is a co-tenant that desires to Partition that would be one way to get everyone out. We assume there is not enough to partition in kind so the Court would order it sold. All taxes and expenses paid by a co-tenant could be reimbursed from the sale. Also, a Co-tenant can purchase at the same. That would be the only way to get everyone out if they will not agree.
To clarify. A Partition to sell or divide property is an action that can be filed by a co-tenant. If the land cannot be divided the Court can order a sale. Please consult a local attorney for assistance if this is an option you want to take.
