“Check for liens” means reviewing public records or a title report to see if anyone has a legal claim against the property, such as unpaid taxes, mortgages, judgments, or contractor bills, that must be resolved before the home can be sold or transferred.
“Check judgments” means searching public records or using a title company to find any court-ordered debts against the deceased, such as lawsuits, unpaid child support, or creditor judgments, that may attach to the estate or its property and must be handled before closing.
“Check HOA debts” means verifying whether the deceased owed any unpaid homeowner association fees, assessments, or fines, since these must be paid or resolved before the estate can sell or transfer the property.
“Check back taxes” means determining whether the deceased owed any unpaid property taxes or income taxes, because these debts must be paid or settled by the estate before the home can be sold or the estate can be closed.
