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Originally Posted by Zeke
We are all mostly speculating and trying to help by way of suggestion. It's up to you on how to proceed. IMHO, it's a big deal to confiscate a home due to illegal activity.
Please consult with your attorney on this matter. I still think having a third party with interest in the situation (a school within 100 yards) will result in more immediate and proper action. You are actually doing the community a favor.
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As soon as the court gives you authority, and inheritance I assume, I would suggest documenting the premises with proper advanced notice.
The tax valuation at the time of transfer may be different from that after sale.
Meaning:
It could be a billion dollar house, right now, but after they wreck it the valuation will be $0.
In order to bring it back to original value and sell it, you will have to spend a billion dollars to fix it up again and return it to the previous condition.
That loss or the capital expenses required
'might' be deductible from your tax gains.
In the meantime, introduce yourself and intentions to neighbors with a small gift and see it you can bring them onto your side.
(They don't want a crack house next door either)
They might be able to provide documentation and history which will help your case.
Worth a shot...depending on the area...or if they are buying drugs from your squatters.
Do this carefully.