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    Jan 15, 2010, 02:45 PM
    What happens to a lien on property when the owner dies?
    My dad has a lien on his property for back child support in Texas. My dad passed away. What happens to the lien on his property?
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    Jan 15, 2010, 03:28 PM
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    My dad has a lien on his property for back child support in Texas. My dad passed away. What happens to the lien on his property?
    It has to be paid off from the proceeds from the estate. Does he have a will and an executor?

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    Jan 15, 2010, 03:38 PM
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    It has to be paid off from the proceeds from the estate. Does he have a will and an executor?

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    Yes... he has a will. His wife is the executor of his estate. So that means that the lien will be paid from his retirement, insurance , etc. before she gets any of the money.
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    Jan 15, 2010, 04:16 PM
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    Yes...he has a will. His wife is the executor of his estate. So that means that the lien will be paid from his retirement, insurance and etc. before she gets any of the money.
    Yes, it is better handled that way, don't you think. Then there is nothing left to worry about, such as unpaid debts.

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    Jan 15, 2010, 07:31 PM

    Well not insurance, insurance does not go into the estate as long as someone is listed in the policy to get it.

    But basically if this is not paid, the house would be sold to pay the lien for the property to clear though probate, The lien will have to be paid to transfer ownership of the property
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    Jan 15, 2010, 07:51 PM

    Thank you for your help. You have been great.
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