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When the Seller Dies

There is nothing that throws buyers into a greater panic than to hear that their seller has died. Buyers have a lot of questions when something like this happens. Does the death of the seller terminate the real estate sales contract? [Answer: No.] Will the closing be delayed? [Answer: Maybe.] Who signs for the seller at the closing and how is the deed made out? [Answer: Read on.]

Seth G. Weissman, the author of the article, is a partner in the full service real estate and business law firm of Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco, P.C. He can be reached via phone: (404) 926-4500, fax (404) 926-4600, and email: sethweissman@wncwlaw.com. Visit Weissman, Nowack, Curry & Wilco on the web at http://www.wncwlaw.com.

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