Our process is to start by ordering a title search. The title search will tell us many things like who exactly holds the legal title to the property and what, if any, claims (liens or judgements) may be attached to the property. Once we receive the title search and determine whether or not there are any outstanding claims against the property, we will be able to tell you whether your claim is worth pursuing. Analyzing claims against the property is an important step because those claims must be satisfied in a priority order (determined by the law) before you, the claimant, will receive any of the remaining funds. If there are substantial claims – for instance a second mortgage – which eat up the funds, it might not be worth pursuing. However, if the property does not have any claims attached to it, you may be entitled to the entire sum (less any “finder” agreements you may have entered into, and/or attorney fees). Wewill have a clearer picture of your claim’s condition after we analyze the title search.