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Is the Owner Dead? - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Does it appear probate was opened and settled, but heir did not record new ownership?
      - Who was/is the administrator/fiduciary of the estate?
      - Is The Property Mentioned In The Docket?
      - Is Probate Pending or Stalled?
  - - - Who is involved? Are there other parties involved with liens or claimed interest?
        
        :explode: TAKE NOTE :explode: CHECK PROPERTY VALUE. IF OTHER LIEN HOLDERS INVOLVED, PROPERTY MAY NOT BE WORTH IT FINANCIALLY
      - What EXACTLY is the remedy to settle the foreclosure lawsuit? Who is owed money? How Much?
        
        :explode: TAKE NOTE :explode: CHECK ARE ANY OF THESE LIENS OR CLAIMS UNSUBSTANTIATED?
      - Did the Spouse or Heirs Receive Service Of The Lawsuit?
        
        :explode: TAKE NOTE :explode: WHERE IS THE HEIRS/FAMILY? WHY IS THE COURT UNABLE TO LOCATE/CONTACT THEM?
  - - - When Was The Last Deed Transfer? How Did/Do The Owners "Hold Title" (Form of Ownership)
        
        :explode: TAKE NOTE :explode: IF SURVIVORSHIP DEED, WERE THERE ANY UPDATES BEFORE AFTER PARTNER DEATH?
        
        :explode: TAKE NOTE :explode: IF TENANTS IN COMMON DEED, WERE THERE ANY UPDATES BEFORE AFTER PARTNER DEATH?
      - How Many Owners On Title?
        
        :explode: TAKE NOTE :explode: THE MORE OWNERS THE MORE SIGNATURES NEEDED
      - If There Was Some Sort Of A Transfer, What Type Of Deed?
        
        :explode: TAKE NOTE :explode: COULD THERE BE MESSY DEED TRANSFERS? DID FAMILY TRANSFER BETWEEN EACH OTHER WITH QUITCLAIM DEED?
      - What was the marital status of the owner when they purchased the property?
        
        :explode: TAKE NOTE :explode: MARITAL STATUS DETERMINES IF DOWER SIGNATURES ARE NEEDED
  - - - Is There A Surviving Spouse?
        
        Usually Takes Precedence. Take Note
        
        Is The Surviving Spouse Still Alive?
        
        Can we find any other information about them? Their Current Life Situation, Wants/Needs? Social Media Available?
        
        Is The Surviving Spouse Residing At The Property?
      - Are Kids Involved?
        
        Take Note. See if Biological
        
        Can we find any other information about them? Their Current Life Situation, Wants/Needs? Social Media Available?
      - Did Any Of The Heirs(Children) Die Before or After Deceased Property Owner?
        
        If an Heir (Sibling) is Dead, Can We Track Down The Grandkids?
    - - Do we have a starting place?
        
        Can we do genealogy work and put the family tree together?