Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

my mother in law passed away 5 years ago. we tried to sell her house which needed greatly repaired and is located in in a bad area. Cannot be sold. The deed is in her name. Since she was a poor woman there was not money left so taxes could not be paid. would we be liable for these taxes?


Asked on 6/08/11, 11:04 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Miriam Jacobson Retired from practice of law

Generally, heirs and personal representatives are not personally liable unless they have received assets from the estate that should have been used to pay taxes and creditors.

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Answered on 6/08/11, 12:14 pm


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