It simply means the county records don’t clearly show who legally owns a property, usually because someone passed away without a will or without probate being filed. Until it’s cleared up, the home generally can’t be sold or refinanced, and the taxes and upkeep keep running the whole time. Clearing it is what we do.

It’s a serious letter, and it’s also not the end of the road. What it means is that the county has asked a court for permission to sell the property to collect what’s owed. There is a date attached to it, and that date does not move. The sooner we know where your family sits on that timeline, the more we can do about it. Finding that out and handling what comes next is our work, not yours, and we will keep you informed at every step.

No, we’re not a law firm, and we don’t give legal advice. We work alongside licensed real estate attorneys and title professionals who handle the legal side properly: probate filings, deeds, and title work. Those attorneys are hired by us and represent us, not you. That is why we tell every family to have their own attorney look at anything we send before they sign it. If you don’t have one, we can help with that. A good attorney will tell you much of what is on this page, and we welcome it.

No, and you’ll never write us a check. Families don’t pay us fees, commissions, closing costs, or repair costs. Here is the honest version of what that means. The back taxes, the legal work, and the closing costs are real expenses, and they come out of what the property is worth before anyone is paid. Nothing comes out of your pocket along the way, and what you receive at the end is yours.

No, and we’d be cautious with anyone who does. Every property and every family is different, and some situations can’t be untangled. What we can promise is an honest look at where things stand and a clear picture of your choices, including what happens if you decide to do nothing at all. If your family is better off on a different path, we’ll say so.

Reach out through the Contact page and tell us what’s going on. We’ll look into the property and come back to you with a clear picture of where things stand. And if someone from Heirpath has already called you and you’re wondering how we found your name, the answer is simple: county records. Deeds and tax records in Texas are public.