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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

My recommendation is to not put yourself in the middle or as the representative but to refer to a qualified attorney to handle it for your client. The attorney will know how to proceed and you will not be perceived to be giving legal advice or acting out of your area of expertise. 

Mar 14, 2017 04:49 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

       In Florida, I give these to a real estate attorney or Title attorney.  I had one a few years ago.  It took several months for the Court to serve notice on every potential heir or anyone else who could lay claim.  Nobody challenged it; the Judge granted clear Title.

Mar 14, 2017 05:23 PM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego

Debbie Reynolds and Candice A. Donofrio have your answer.

Mar 14, 2017 08:39 PM
Rainmaker
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Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

I could not have voiced a better opinion than Debbie Reynolds already has and Fred Griffin adds another very good reason why. Best of luck if you decide to pursue this!

Mar 14, 2017 06:14 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

In my state, all this is done by an attorney.  I would suggest to speak to an attorney in your area that specializes in real estate.

 

Good luck to you.

Mar 15, 2017 06:54 AM
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Get a qualified and experienced real estate attorney!

Mar 15, 2017 06:23 AM
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Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Roxy Edge Two good answers from Debbie Reynolds and Fred Griffin .

Mar 15, 2017 06:18 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Roxy Edge - an attorney question?

Mar 14, 2017 11:41 PM
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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I think you are seeing the common thread of advice..hire an attorney and don't put yourself in a situation that could jeopardize your license

Mar 14, 2017 05:23 PM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Professional investigation is required Attorneys have access to those services

Mar 14, 2017 04:52 PM
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Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Unless you are an attorney I would advise you to suggest the buyer find one to assist.

Feb 18, 2018 09:09 PM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Have never tried this, so best of luck.

Mar 16, 2017 09:03 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

I have a good friend who is a top real estate attorney and former escrow officer.  She lives and is licensed in CA and does many speaking engagements.  Her name is Jennifer Felten and her company is RELaw, Apc.  You can find them at www.relawapc.com   Tell them I sent you.

Mar 15, 2017 01:43 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Rozy I am pretty sure that you've got the answer your needing. We worked on one of these last year and had an attorney on it from day one. It all came together fine.

Mar 15, 2017 01:12 PM
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Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

Get your title rep to print out the chain of title, google search the name, ask neighbors, ask the co- owner. Once you have all the leg-work together call an attorney and forward all the information you can. Attorney will charge by the hour, so get it all organized first

I recommend Joe Ferucci attorney 

Phone: 949-427-9358


 
Mar 15, 2017 12:59 PM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

You need to be using an attorney or go to law school first

Mar 15, 2017 08:42 AM
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Richard Bazinet /MBA, CRS, ABR
West USA Realty - Scottsdale, AZ
Phoenix Scottsdale. Sellers, Buyers & Relocations

That's the job for an attorney and beyond the scope of your license. If I were you, I would cease and desist immediately. You may be practising law without a license.

Mar 15, 2017 08:16 AM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Sounds like a legal situation an attorney should handle.

Mar 15, 2017 08:10 AM
Rainmaker
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Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

This seems like a good time to contact an attorney.     

Mar 15, 2017 07:15 AM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I think this could better be answered by an attorney.

Mar 15, 2017 05:49 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Debbie Reynolds nailed this one!

Mar 15, 2017 05:36 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

check with your broker

Mar 15, 2017 05:29 AM
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Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

I don't know if CA uses title companies or attorneys; however, that is the route I would go.  Let them figure it out.

Mar 15, 2017 05:22 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Even though you will represent the buyer, a lawyer needs to represent the person filing for petition for quiet title to meet the state law and any judges order. The seller needs to be on board and materially participate 

Mar 15, 2017 05:18 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Hire an attorney.

Mar 15, 2017 05:09 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

I have no idea and this is sounding very legalistic and I'd take the issue to an attorney regardless of what state I'm in.

Mar 15, 2017 04:02 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

  I agree with Debbie Reynolds 

Mar 14, 2017 09:24 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Find an atty that specializes in Real Estate

Mar 14, 2017 08:25 PM
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Roxy Edge
Dream Home Estates - Beverly Hills, CA - Los Angeles, CA
Real Estate serving all of Los Angeles

Thank you to all.

Mar 14, 2017 07:48 PM
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Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

Let a re attorney handle it. May be ask for a referral fee. 

Mar 14, 2017 07:20 PM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

In Oklahoma it is done through the title companies.

Mar 14, 2017 06:50 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

First step is find a real estate attny.

 

Mar 14, 2017 06:25 PM
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Julie Larson Realtor® Sarasota FL 941-284-9826
White Sands Realty Group FL | 941-284-9826 | Serving Sarasota, Manatee & Charlotte Counties - Sarasota, FL
When you're thinking of moving...ThinkSuncoast.com

I would connect the buyer with a good real estate attorney.

Mar 14, 2017 06:25 PM
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FN LN
Toronto, ON

You should refer it to someone who knows how to do this in the relevant jurisdiction(s).

Mar 14, 2017 05:17 PM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I would refer to a real estate attorney to handle this appropriately. He or she would know what to do and how to do it effectively

Mar 14, 2017 04:59 PM