How to find information before tax sale

[Julius G.]

I am looking at an off market Atlanta property that is scheduled for a tax sale. My research shows that the owner is deceased. Any strategies on how to acquire the property before the tax sale? I’ve thought about the probate court or contacting the mortgage company. Have you ever been in this situation and how did you handle it?

[Constantine Vasilatos]

Julius, 

All these records as filed in the county Clerk of Courts. Once the civil action has been filed, the case has just been made public. go to the clerk of courts and ask for the case file. The plaintiff will be the Tax authority of a company that bought a tax lien. The file will have the taxes owed and a Preliminary Judicial Report which is the Title Search. The plaintiff - Tax Authority- has to run title to know which defendants have to be notified. The Defendants are any equitable parties to the action. Find out whats owed and if its worth your while to find the owner and cut a deal. Thats IT!