My grandfather homestead Oregon land. He met all the requirements to own this land. He was NOT a swatter. He died in 1939 without a will or any probate records to be found. Without any documentation, would that land not automatically go to his heirs? The land patent signed by the president of the United States say that the land is his and his heirs FOREVER. If he did not sell it, could the heir claim ownership of it?
2007-01-04 06:49:41 · 7 answers · asked by kathra 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Things do not go "automatically" to anyone. If he died without a Will and no probate was done, his heirs need to do a Quiet Title action in Court. However, the previous answer about payment of taxes was also correct. If taxes were not paid, it is taken by the state, not the feds. If taxes were paid, it can be claimed by his family (heirs), but you'll need a court action to clean up the title. If no one is fighting over it, the Quiet Title action in Court is quick, easy and inexpensive. A patent lasts forever.
2007-01-04 10:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by David M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did his heirs keep up with the taxes? If not the land is no longer in the family...
2007-01-04 06:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by bereal1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 15:38:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My grandfather had a lot of land in oregon too...I see this over and over in this state and wonder why. I'm wondering what ever came of your case? Did you file one? Did you ever obtain the land?
2013-12-12 22:17:14 · answer #4 · answered by josiahshelly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They told my people the Black Hills and the Great Sioux reservationwould be ours as long as the grass shall gow and the rivers shall flow, and it was ratified by congress! They seized it a couple of years later.
2007-01-04 09:02:53 · answer #5 · answered by paulisfree2004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it's time for an attorney who specializes in this particular area.
Without a deed, it might not be worth the cost.
DK
2007-01-04 07:35:08 · answer #6 · answered by M_DragonKnight 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2014-10-27 09:21:53 · answer #7 · answered by Hewett W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋