Paying taxes does not provide ownership. A person who pays another person's taxes is generally considered a volunteer.
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The decedent's estate must be probated in order for legal ownership to pass to the heirs. The legal owners are responsible for paying the taxes. If one heir is living on the premises they should all make up an agreement in writing as to who will pay the expenses.
Paying the taxes alone, no. If others are named on the deed, you'll need to work with them, period. All named individuals own the property equally. The court doesn't care who pays the taxes as long as they're being paid. Stop paying the taxes, and all of you risk losing the property.
Yes, the executor has that ability. They are responsible for the property, including who has the use of it. They have to maintain the property and pay taxes and keep it in repair.
It is property that is inherited.
The executor can, but not the heir, it isn't their property.
The testator can will property to anyone they wish. There is no requirement that their family get the assets.
Get a lawyer and sue to "Partition to sell" said property.
If there is five heirs to one piece of property then no the 1 heir can not sell it without the others consent. The one heir owns only 1/5 of the property and can only sell his share.
Of course, if they're the heir, they have full right to it!
If you own an interest in property as an heir and the property was sold without you joining in. You still own your interest.
A single heir can only mortgage their interest in the property. For example, an heir with three other heirs only owns a 1/4 interest. Most lenders will not loan money on a proportionate interest in real property.
Yes, she would be considered a natural heir.