What does this Order of Publication mean for the property owner?

It notifies owners and interested parties that the county seeks to collect delinquent real estate taxes and requires appearance by June 8, 2026 to protect their interest.

Which properties are affected by this notice?

The notice identifies parcels with tax map numbers 005A40300242100 and 005A40100228400.

Tax Sale — Accomack (26-296)

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The County of Accomack seeks to enforce its lien for delinquent real estate taxes on two parcels (tax map numbers 005A40300242100 and 005A40100228400). Affected parties named must appear in court by June 8, 2026, or risk losing rights.

Key Takeaways

Deadline to appear: June 8, 2026
Action: enforce county lien for delinquent real estate taxes
Parcels: 005A40300242100 and 005A40100228400
Defendants include Virginia H. Swain and unknown beneficiaries of a trust
Published once weekly for four weeks in Eastern Shore Post

Deadline · Redemption Deadline

June 8, 2026

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Published

May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago

What to do next

1
Appear in Circuit Court by deadline
Ensure Virginia H. Swain or trust beneficiaries appear in Accomack County Circuit Court on or before June 8, 2026 to protect property interests.
2
Contact the plaintiff's attorney
Call James W. Elliott at 757-898-7000 or write to P.O. Box 1410, Yorktown, VA 23692 for case details and possible resolution.
3
Verify property details and taxes owed
Check Accomack County tax records for tax map numbers 005A40300242100 and 005A40100228400 to confirm amounts due before the June 8, 2026 deadline.

Frequently asked questions

What does this Order of Publication mean for the property owner?: It notifies owners and interested parties that the county seeks to collect delinquent real estate taxes and requires appearance by June 8, 2026 to protect their interest.
Which properties are affected by this notice?: The notice identifies parcels with tax map numbers 005A40300242100 and 005A40100228400.
Who should I contact for more information?: Contact James W. Elliott, Attorney at Law, P.O. Box 1410, Yorktown, VA 23692, phone 757-898-7000.

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Legal terms in this notice

Order of Publication: Court directive to notify interested parties by public notice when they cannot be found personally.
Enforce the lien: Legal process allowing the lienholder to collect unpaid taxes, potentially by selling the property.
Tax map number: Unique identifier used by the county to locate and reference a specific parcel of real estate.

Full Notice Text

VIRGINIA:IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF ACCOMACK COUNTYTHE COUNTY OF ACCOMACK, VIRGINIAPlaintiffCIVIL CASE NO. 26-296vs.VIRGINIA H. SWAIN, et als.DefendantsORDER OF PUBLICATIONThe object of this suit is to enforce the lien of thePlaintiff for delinquent real estate taxes on tax mapnumbers 005A40300242100 and 005A40100228400.It is ORDERED that this Order be published once aweek for four successive weeks in the Eastern ShorePost and that the Virginia H. Swain and the unknowntrustee(s), beneficiaries, distributees, or payees of theMarie T. Smith Trust Dated October 28, 2011, appearat the above-named Court and protect their interestson or before June 8, 2026.Enter this 8th day of April, 2026.Brandy Childress, Deputy ClerkI ask for this:James W. ElliottAttorney at LawP.O. Box 1410Yorktown, VA 23692757-898-7000

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The County of Accomack seeks to enforce a lien for delinquent taxes on property at tax map number 014A0A000000100; Christine Knox (aka Christine Knox Wise), Christine D. Knox, Barry Wise, and heirs must appear by June 17, 2026 to protect their interests.

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The County of Accomack sued the heirs and devisees of Willie S. Young to enforce a lien for delinquent taxes on two parcels (tax map 07800A000005500 and 07800A000005600). Heirs must appear in court by June 17, 2026 to protect their interests.

The County of Accomack seeks to enforce a lien for delinquent taxes on property identified by tax map number 014A0A000000100; named parties (Christine Knox/wise, heirs, and others) must appear in court by June 17, 2026 to protect their interests.

The County of Accomack seeks to enforce a lien for delinquent taxes on property at tax map number 113B0A000003300. Named owners or heirs must appear in Circuit Court by June 17, 2026, to protect their interests or risk losing rights to the property.

The County of Accomack seeks to enforce a lien for delinquent taxes against two parcels (tax map 07800A000005500 and 07800A000005600). Heirs of Willie S. Young and Dorothy Young must appear by June 17, 2026 to protect their interests or risk losing rights.

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