If one of the heirs, out of multiple heirs, cannot be found to sign off on the sale of a property can the sale still proceed?
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If one of the heirs, out of multiple heirs, cannot be found to sign off on the sale of a property can the sale still proceed?
Asked on December 21, 2012 under Estate Planning, Colorado
Answers:
Victor Waid / Law Office of Victor Waid
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Yes, subject to court order, which the title company will require showing the executor has authorityy signing on behalf of the missing heir, with that heir's share to be held in a blocked account until that heir can be located.
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