Q: If purchasing a home from an estate, to what person/entity does the check get made out?
Husband and wife occupied home for decades. Husband died. Wife and son occupied for years. Wife recently deceased. Three children say they inherit. Assume will have to know who executor/trix is so that person can alienate. But, does the check get made out to "The Estate of Wife?" "The Estate of Husband and Wife?" Something else? Any other pitfalls to look out for? - Thanks.
A: You need a lawyer and title insurance company to advise you and quarterback the transaction. The way the check is made out is probably the least complicated of the potential issues.
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