Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

My father recently passed away. I had to pay for his funeral expenses and am contemplating paying a tax lien on his property so as to not lose the propert, which is paid for. I asked both my brother and sister if the property can be put in my name to cover the expenses. They both agreed, however my sister and her husband want to live on the property and homestead it for taxes. My understanding is in Texas Law the owner needs to reside on the property. My sister stated that her name would need to be on the deed, but that she will sign a notarized document stating that she bears no legal standing to the property. Is this right?


Asked on 11/19/12, 3:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Leon David L. Leon, P.C.

I'm sorry to hear about your dad. As for your sister, you're over thinking and over complicating things. Does she want to live there? If so, have her buy out your share + the expenses you paid. She can pay off the tax lien and get the property, homestead it, or whatever she wants. This other stuff (I live there, but I don't live there) just sounds fishy.

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Answered on 11/19/12, 4:39 pm


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