Messy Money EP 7: They Opened Probate on the Wrong Dead Person

In this episode of the Messy Money podcast, Courtney sits down with Tampa Bay Real Estate investor Joey Long to break down one of the wildest curative probate deals you’ll ever hear.What started as a vacant house in Joey’s neighborhood quickly turned into a full-blown ownership investigation involving:- A probate opened on the wrong deceased person- An enhanced life estate deed- Multiple marriages and aliases- Missing heirs across multiple states- Family disputes- Dismissed probate actions- Years of confusion over who actually owned the propertyThe attorney involved reportedly told the family they didn’t even know if the situation could ever be fixed.Instead of walking away, Joey dug deeper.In this conversation, Joey walks through exactly how he:- Investigated the ownership chain- Tracked down heirs through public records and skip tracing- Navigated fractured family dynamics- Worked with probate attorneys and title professionals- Structured the acquisition- Evaluated the risk versus reward- And what he would do differently todayThis episode is a real behind-the-scenes look at orphaned estates, abandoned probate situations, and curative deal-making in the real world.If you’ve ever wanted to understand how experienced operators solve the deals everyone else avoids, this episode is for you.ATTENTION:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and reflects personal experiences and opinions. It is not intended as legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Real Estate laws, tax rules, and regulations vary by state and situation. Always consult with a qualified attorney, CPA, or other licensed professional before making any Real Estate or financial decisions.Watch Joey's Last Episode Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7BUB1jEe00&t=4s. Connect With Joey Long: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeylong.rei/ Tampa Bay locals: Joey hosts a quarterly event and his next is on Short Sales with Will Bonelli on June 4th in St. Petersburg, FL. Here are the details: https://www.facebook.com/events/981271647967199?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22home%22%7D%2C%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D. Follow him on socials to stay up to date on future events. Connect with Courtney Fricke: Instagram: https://instagram.com/courtneyfrickeTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@courtney.fricke Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyfricke19/X: https://x.com/courtneyfricke YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtneyfrickeWebsite: www.CourtneyFricke.com for more resources.If you found this convo helpful, please subscribe to Courtney's Podcasts: The Strategic Success Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtnNcKPG5LvTh-1m2QVIrY4AI for REI Podcast with Maria Giordano: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMvxWaWZ6RTzx_Bmfe2Cx2xHLouisiana Real Estate Talks Podcast with Stephen Keighery: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMsUc4TcAH_uyYDMPzzU6xRyMessy Money Podcast(Solving Problems in Real Estate Like Curative Title and Creative Finance): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_t1CjX04xMtBIyWGIO5Mvi2FDn2f436N