Full question:
My son has been paying taxes for over ten years on a property that he and his brothers inherited from their father. Who is the rightful owner of the property?
- Category: Real Property
- Subcategory: Deeds
- Date:
- State: Hawaii
Answer:
A co-owner does not gain ownership of other co-owners’ shares of ownership merely through payment of taxes. The owners will remain as named on the deed. However, it is possible that a claim may be brought against the other owners for their share of taxes. A joint owner is obligated to pay their proportional share of all mortgage payments, taxes, and other special assessments related to the property.
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