East Bernard, TX asked in Real Estate Law for Texas

Q: I live in Texas and am currently in contract for sale of my house and land with an investor.

There are problems getting a clear title. There are 2 deceased aunts and their heirs who show as having interest in land. Title search has not been able to find any of them for three months. How long do I have to wait for title to clear. And under what circumstances can I terminate contract.

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John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
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  • Frisco, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: You will have to wait until all the heirs are found and sign off on the sale to get clear title.

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A: You can hire an attorney or skip-tracer to find the heirs you need. Don't give up.

Good Luck!

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