Legal Question in Tax Law in Louisiana

Can the city tax assessor's office place a home on sheriff sale if it is heir property and the heir's have not been notified of the taxes that was due on December 31,2010 for that property?


Asked on 3/24/11, 11:29 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

There should have been some notification but unless a succession was filed, the tax assessor is under no duty to seek out any other than the recorded owner. However, if the taxes are paid, the property can be redeemed.

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Answered on 3/28/11, 7:27 am


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