property taxes Archives - Pyke & Associates PC

Who Should Pay the Property Taxes on a Decedent’s Property?

dpl_admin2022-09-27T19:36:21+00:00September 27th, 2022|Tags: David Pyke, Decedent Property, Estate Planning, property taxes, Pyke & Associates|

When a loved one dies, and they own the home or other land, the taxing authorities are going to look to who they can send that tax bill to. If they send you the bill, should you pay it? You should pay it if you've been appointed the executor or administrator of the estate, or [...]

Deferring Property Taxes for Those Over Age 65

If you are over 65, you can choose to defer paying your property taxes on your homestead. This almost sounds too good to be true, but realize, it is a deferral of taxes, not a forgiveness of them. However, if we could defer all of our taxes until we die that would be a dream. [...]