When a parent passes away and does not leave a will (or if they had a will but the heirs do not open an estate), a “tangled title” situation can arise. This is a dilemma where family members have an interest in a home, may even be occupying it, but are not on the deed.
Tangled title causes many types of difficulties: residents are unable to get financial help from public agencies for repairs, deal with a delinquent mortgage, or obtain homeowner’s insurance. That’s where Neighborhood Legal Services (NLS) comes in.
Peter Lewis, NLS
This Let’s Talk featured a presentation and Q&A with Peter Lewis, attorney at NLS, to learn about tangled title and how residents can request assistance from NLS to resolve it.
Check out our interview with Peter for more.
Resources
Do you need help with tangled title? Apply through the NLS website or call the intake unit at 1.866.761.6572