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Pay property tax bills (if paid separately and not included in home mortgage), and file for an exemption if needed

If there is a mortgage, the lender may pay the property taxes. If the deceased person was paying property taxes, the estate will need to keep paying property tax bills. If payments stop, the taxing authority may place a lien on the property and eventually foreclose. However, some states give exemptions after a death and no one can force you to pay if you didn't own the home or sign the loan.

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