Inherited property Help

Inherited a Problem Property?

Whether the property was never transferred or the family can’t agree on what to do next, we’ll help you understand your options so you can decide what to do next.

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Your Options

The Four Paths Forward

Do Nothing

The situation stays the same. Taxes and issues continue to build, and over time the county may move toward a tax sale.

Resolve it Yourself

If all heirs are aligned and the situation is straightforward, you may be able to work through probate or an affidavit with an attorney. For many families, this ends up being more time-consuming and costly than expected.

List It With A Real Estate Agent

This can work when title is clean and all owners agree. If there are missing heirs, unpaid taxes, or title issues, most agents won’t be able to get you to closing.

Work With a Specialized Investor

We step into complex situations, handle what’s needed to resolve them, and get you paid. You don’t pay anything out of pocket, and you move forward when it makes sense for you.

Our Expertise

Situations We Handle

Property In Deceased’s Name

The most common situation we see. A parent, grandparent, or spouse passed away and the property was never formally transferred. More complicated than a typical sale — but far from unsolvable.

Heir Disputes

When family members disagree, a property can stay stuck for years. There are ways to move forward — without requiring everyone on the same page at the same time.

Missing Co-Owners

This is where most people give up, and where we’re most different. No will, missing heirs, unpaid taxes. We've seen it all, and we know how to get you to the closing table.

Back Taxes & Tax Sales

We pay off what's owed as part of our purchase and still put money in your pocket. The closer a tax sale gets, the fewer options you have. We've closed in as little as 24 hours.

How It Works

Property Relief Co Makes It Simple

  1. 1

    We Listen

    Start with a quick call. You’ll explain the situation, and we’ll let you know if it’s something we can help with.

  2. 2

    We Investigate

    We look into the property, ownership history, tax status, and anything else we need to understand the full picture.

  3. 3

    We Share Options

    We explain what your options are and, if it makes sense, present an offer for you to consider.

  4. 4

    You Get Paid

    We coordinate everything needed to get to closing so you can move forward and get paid – sometimes in less than 24 hours.

Verified Reviews

Real Situations, Real Results.

“You told me exactly what you could pay and why. I didn’t feel like I was being played.” -

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Carlos J.

TX

“The title company basically told us it was impossible. You’re the first person who didn’t treat it like a problem.”

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Tamika R.

NC

“I had been ignoring those tax notices for two years because I didn’t know what to do. I almost let it go to the county.”

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Rocio M.

TX

“There were five of us who inherited the property and we hadn’t agreed on anything in years. I didn’t think it was ever going to get resolved.”

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Brenda C.

TX

“I talked to three lawyers before I found you. Nobody could give me a straight answer, and every one of them wanted money just to hear the story.”

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Selena V.

TX

“Thank you so much, Kevin, for the kind words and especially for making me feel comfortable and willing to let it go. The last 3 months have been busy, and this week I have felt like I was standing still waiting to cross a bridge. Well, I crossed it today, and I am so HAPPY! Please don’t be a stranger!”

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Karen F.

NC

“They couldn’t have been any easier to work with and are so gracious - it’s always nice to talk to people who understand our situation.”

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Jeff M.

NC

“We didn’t realize how heavily and constantly it was on our minds and how stressful it was. Feel like we’ve been let out of a cage that we didn’t even know we were in!”

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Jane L.

NC

Why Choose Us

Not All Buyers Are Equal

We built this company specifically for complex situations. We don’t just make offers — we close.

Flexible Offer Structures

Cash buyout for immediate certainty, or profit-sharing if you want to maximize your return.

Investigative Support

We find missing heirs, unreachable co-owners, and people who've been off the grid for years

Direct Closings

We evaluate title risk in-house — no waiting on a title company. That means we can close in days, sometimes 24 hours.

Legal Coordination

When legal work is required, whether clearing a lien, resolving a title issue, or administering an estate.

Genealogical Research

When heirship needs to be established and records are incomplete, we trace ownership and document the chain.

End-to-End Management

From the first call to the closing table, we handle the practical and legal obstacles that stand between you and a resolved situation.

Hi, I'm Kevin Murray

My father filed for bankruptcy when I was young. Later, I watched a potential inheritance slip away because of a paperwork error — something that could have been resolved if the right person had been involved at the right time. That experience shaped everything about how I built this company.Nobody should lose a property — or the money it represents — just because the situation got complicated.

I was born and raised in Texas. I’ve spent 10+ years working in North Carolina. In that time I’ve been involved in over $50 million in real estate transactions — and the ones I remember most aren’t the easy ones. They’re the families who came in thinking it was hopeless and left with something.Today our team works with attorneys, investigators, and title professionals across North Carolina and Texas to resolve situations most buyers simply walk away from.

FAQs

Questions We Hear Almost Every Call

Is this too good to be true?

We hear this a lot — sometimes in exactly those words. The model is simple: we only get paid if we successfully close. If we take on a situation and can’t solve it, we absorb that loss. That’s why we’re selective about what we take on, and straight with you when we can’t help.

What if I just want to understand my options?

That’s fine. Most people who call us aren’t sure they want to sell yet. They want to know what’s possible. That’s what the first call is for.

Do I need to have everything figured out before I call?

No. No documents, no decisions, no clear plan required. Just tell us what’s going on.

What if the taxes are really far behind?

Back taxes alone are almost never a dealbreaker. We handle that as part of our purchase in most cases.

Do I need an attorney before I call?

No — but you’re always welcome to have one involved. We encourage you to include any trusted advisor, family member, or attorney when we’re reviewing proposed terms together. This is a big decision and you should have whoever you trust in the room.

What if some heirs want to sell and others don't?

One of the most common situations we deal with. Depending on the circumstances, there may be ways to move forward without full agreement. We’ll explain what’s possible on the call.

What if there was no will?

In some states — including North Carolina and Texas — there are legal tools that can establish ownership without going through full probate. One common example is an affidavit of heirship. It typically requires cooperation between heirs, proper documentation, and legal filings — and it's one of the first things we evaluate when someone calls us. Part of what we do is determine whether your situation has a realistic path forward using these tools, and we handle all the work and cost involved if it does.