California Dmv, Real Estate, and Property
What is a lis pendens and can it affect inherited property?
Short answer
A lis pendens is a recorded notice that a property is subject to a pending legal action. If the deceased had a lawsuit involving their property, it may show up as a lis pendens when you try to transfer or sell. You…
What this usually means
A lis pendens is a recorded notice that a property is subject to a pending legal action. If the deceased had a lawsuit involving their property, it may show up as a lis pendens when you try to transfer or sell. You may need to resolve the underlying lawsuit before the property can be cleared.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.