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Note: BCP Real Estate is not a law firm and its employees\/owners are not acting as your attorneys. The information contained on this website is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice on any subject matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you’ve been served with a property tax lawsuit tied to a family property in Dallas County, you’re not alone. It’s more common than most people realize, and the first reaction we usually hear is some version of “I have nothing to do with that property.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Often the first you hear of it is a knock at the door. A sheriff’s deputy or constable hands you papers, typically a citation and an Original Petition. Being served in person understandably rattles people. In these situations it’s usually just the standard way a delinquent property tax matter gets started. It’s a civil matter about unpaid taxes, not a criminal charge, and it isn’t a scam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s how these usually come about. When a property owner passes away and no probate is filed, ownership generally passes to the next of kin under Texas intestacy laws, but the county’s records often still list the original owner on the deed. If the taxes go unpaid long enough, a lawsuit is filed, and the county researches the family tree, naming living heirs as defendants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Dallas County, the taxes run through the Dallas County Tax Office (500 Elm Street, Suite 3300, Dallas, TX 75202; 214-653-7811), the value is set by the Dallas Central Appraisal District, and the suit is on record with the Dallas County District Clerk. All of that is public, so you can confirm what’s owed and what’s filed before making any decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, people generally work with an attorney, look into a payment arrangement, or sell their portion, which takes them out of the lawsuit without needing every other heir to agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A couple of questions we hear a lot in Dallas County:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The property’s been empty for years and might be in rough shape. Does that change anything?<\/em> Not really. The condition of the property doesn’t change the fact that an interest passed to you, and selling your portion can still take you out of the lawsuit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do all the heirs have to agree before I can sell my part?<\/em> No. Selling the whole property usually needs everyone’s agreement, but selling only your individual portion doesn’t require anyone else to sign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking to remove yourself from a lawsuit and get paid for your interest, no cost to you, call or text us at (469) 708-8003 for an offer today.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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