Other Legal Services | Atlanta, GA

Homeowner Representation

Based in Atlanta, GA, Leon Van Gelderen has handled many cases where the homeowner challenges a tax sale in the state of Georgia. These are not common but the owner may have a right to challenge the sale if the notices before the sale and the method of the sale are improper. Also Leon van Gelderen can handle redemption o the property for the owner or any person with an interest in the property. Leon Van Gelderen has collected hundreds of thousands of dollars for homeowners and estates in cases where there are excess funds held by the sheriff or person conducting the tax sale. In some cases the claim may be contested or subject to probate.

Leon van Gelderen has successfully sued tax commissioners for withholding tax surplus payments after a proper demand. Contact him today for sound legal representation.

Bankruptcy Matters

Leon van Gelderen has skilled associates who handle all aspects of bankruptcy matters for clients in and around Atlanta, GA. This includes necessary filings to avoid foreclosure and tax sales.

Estate and Probate Matters

Leon Van Gelderen has handled a variety of estate and Probate matters in local courts involving probate filings, contested matters and title claims of an estate.

Georgia Statutes

O.C.G.A.§48-3-3 - Executions by tax collectors and commissioners
O.C.G.A.§43-3-3.1 - Immediate payment where property may leave jurisdiction
O.C.G.§48-3-4 - Selection of property to be levied
A.O.C.G.§48-3-5 - Geographical Scope of tax executions
A.O.C.G.§48-3-6 - Leviers of multiple executions; aggregating multiple
executions
O.C.G.A.§48-3-9 - Notice of levy to owner of security deed or mortgage; list; fees
O.C.G.A.§48-3-10 - Form Notice
O.C.G.A.§48-3-19 - Transfer of executions
O.C.G.A.§48-3-21 - Statute of limitations for tax executions
O.C.G.A.§48-3-21.1 - Statute of limitations for enforcement for ad valorem taxes less than $5.00
O.C.G.A.§48-3-27 - Obstructing levying officers: penalty
O.C.G.A.§48-4-1 - Procedures for sale under tax levies and executions
O.C.G.A.§48-4-4 - Purchase by one obligated to pay does not strengthen title
O.C.G.A.§48-4-5 - Payment of excess
O.C.G.A.§48-4-40 - Persons entitled to redeem land sold under tax execution; payment; time

O.C.G.A.§48-4-41 - Redemption by creditor without lien
O.C.G.A.§48-4-42 - Amount payable for redemption; additional cost
O.C.G.A.§48-4-43 - Effect of redemption
O.C.G.A.§48-4-44 - Quitclaim deed by purchaser
O.C.G.A.§48-4-45 - Notice of foreclosure of right to redeem; time; persons entitled to notice
O.C.G.A.§48-4-46 - Form of notice of foreclosure of right to redeem; service; time; return and record
O.C.G.A.§48-4-47 - Tender of redemption price before action to cancel tax deed
O.C.G.A.§48-4-48 - Ripening of tax deed title by prescription
O.C.G.A.§48-4-64 - Acquisition and disposal of property
O.C.G.A.§48-4-65 - Foreclosure of the right to redemption to property conveyed to authority
O.C.G.A.§48-4-78 - Identification of properties; petition; petition contents;
notice
O.C.G.A.§48-4-79 - Judicial hearing; orders; priority of claims; death of interested party
O.C.G.A.§48-4-80 - Redemption by owner or other interested party
O.C.G.A.§48-4-81 - Sale procedures; time; minimum bid; finality; right to redeem; tax deed; report of sale

Contact Our Attorney Today

Call Leon Van Gelderen today at 770-392-9006 or e-mail at leon@lvglaw.com