My theory (Based on very little knowledge) is that since the liens are paid based on priority we should either be able to negotiate with the junior lien holders or the court will allow the property to be sold to satisfy as much of the debt, in priority, as possible.  

Just because the mortgage holder dies, that does not mean she is out of paying off the note.

Binder is non-refundable, except if lien holder does notapprove the short sale or if seller is unable to provide buyer with a clear title.5.

Your word this came from a pension, and the fact that the check was issued from the pension to XYZ custodian is sufficient.As for the IRA, a statement that lists you as the account holder, the name of the institution, the type of IRA and the account number is sufficient.  

Originally posted by @Charles Holder:@Brandon SpurlockCool stuff. 1k in rent whats the piti?

https://www.trec.texas.gov/apps/license-holder-search/?

Get comfortable reading legal statutes that govern how a tax lien sale takes place and what you as a tax lien holder must do or - not do - with your lien. 

I just registered a URL and a place holder. 

@Chris Seveney under what circumstances would a borrower sue a note holder?

Get some refi estimates from a few banks (check national and local lenders), also get heloc estimate from your mortgage holder.