By Jynell D. Berkshire · September 2, 2026
Why a tax deed is not enough
Title companies often decline to insure a tax deed because prior owners or lienholders may not have received proper notice.
What the case involves
Filing a complaint naming every party with a recorded interest, service by publication where a party cannot be found, and a judgment declaring the plaintiff the owner.
Timeline
Uncontested cases commonly run three to six months. Contested cases with unknown heirs take longer.
This article is general information, not legal advice. Contact Berkshire Law Group about your property.