Generally, if an offer was accepted and signed the decedent's real estate is subject to the contract and the estate representative can complete the sale once they have been appointed.
If a seller dies after signing a contract then the contract is terminated. In the case of real estate the property may go to the state, a bank, or the trustee of the will.
The contract will be valid. Generally, the death of the seller will delay the closing until a probate procedure is filed and the court allows the sale of the real estate by the estate representative.The contract will be valid. Generally, the death of the seller will delay the closing until a probate procedure is filed and the court allows the sale of the real estate by the estate representative.The contract will be valid. Generally, the death of the seller will delay the closing until a probate procedure is filed and the court allows the sale of the real estate by the estate representative.The contract will be valid. Generally, the death of the seller will delay the closing until a probate procedure is filed and the court allows the sale of the real estate by the estate representative.
If the decedent has signed a binding contract to sell the house, then his or her estate must abide by it and sell the house according to the terms of the contract. The executor has no power to simply cancel the contract nor is the contract automatically cancelled by the death of the seller.
In the UK the seller is the owner of the house together with any mortgage lender, the proportion of ownership depends on the amount outstanding on the mortgage. If the seller dies then the 'estate' will own the sellers proportion of the house. The estate will pass on to the next of kin or anyone nominated in the sellers will.
If a contract has not been completed, then the estate can be sued. You, along with other creditors will have the opportunity to present your case and a judge can award you a settlement.
yes, the wife has to deal with the bills
The wife is not directly responsible unless she is on the insurance or contract. Most courts would rule that the spouse benefits from the debts and can be held responsible. The estate should pay the debts before she can inherit anything.
It becomes part of the probate procedure of the deceased's estate.
Not unless you both resided in the same household. If so, you owe.
The parent's estate has to pay off the debts. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
No. If the beneficiary dies their estate must be probated in a separate action.No. If the beneficiary dies their estate must be probated in a separate action.No. If the beneficiary dies their estate must be probated in a separate action.No. If the beneficiary dies their estate must be probated in a separate action.
If a seller dies, a loan might still be owed by the family of the person that died. In some cases, the loan would be forgiven if the seller died or passed away.