how do i file an abstract of title to make sure a property can be sold in Texas?

Question

one disgruntal family member (A) wants sell property in Texas own my multiple heirs. He has filed a petition for declaratory relief to resolve a debt owed by family member (B) which was originally for payment of said property. Family member (B) has negected to pay the debt as required. Family member (A) wants the debt recinded and property reverted back to original owners that are family member so he can attempt to sell.

Answer 1

The abstract is the collection of copies of the recorded instruments relative to the property in question. If you've collected that, you can have it entered into evidence in a court, but they'll probably want the testimony of whoever did the search so they can judge whether or not they are reliable.

Now, if I understand you correctly, A, B, C, and D owned the property, and sold it to B. What happens next depends on the documentation.

If A, C, and D received a mortgage which was recorded, A can foreclose and if C and D join as plaintiffs, they will own.

If there is no mortgage, but there is documentation to prove the debt connected to the land, it would be a strong "maybe".

If the only recorded document is the deed to B, A probably isn't going to make it very far.

Life is rough when you try to do legal things on the cheap without a lawyer.