How do you go about placing a lien on an estate?

Answer by  patti (29325)

A lien is a the result of a judgment awarded to a creditor. The creditor would have to file a suit and explain to a judge why the debt is owed. The judge would grant a judgment, which would allow the creditor to request a lien.

Answer by  withluck (1745)

If you are borrowing money on your real estate, the bank or lender will arrange for the lien to be placed on your property. You will need to go through a closing on this deal and it will need to be recorded. A title company can give you specifics on paperwork and costs.

Answer by  JoAnn (144)

If you have gone to court and won a judgment to force someone to pay you, you can easily file a lien. Take a copy of the judgment to the clerk's office in the court house where you received the judgment. You just can't put a lien on someone's estate because you think they owe you.

Answer by  johnny22 (10)

Consult a probate attorney in your jurisdiction for help. The attorney will be able to get you the proper paperwork to file a lien. This process is different in most states.

Answer by  Jakecutter (1819)

This is an act of collecting a debt. You need to file a suit and after the judge passes judgment can you have a creditor file for a lien.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

A lien is not placed against an estate. A lien is placed against property, though that property may be part of an estate. Provide proof of the unpaid debt to the court and you can place a lien on real estate, cars, or a house. The lien will then be paid by whoever buys that property or inherits it.