Does anyone have any recent experience selling a property that is held jointly by a foreign national living overseas, a deceased owner and the third owner out of state.

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Bob Crane

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Is there a Nigerian prince involved in this somewhere? Hope this worked out well.

Jun 21, 2019 10:18 PM

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I haven't.

Mar 28, 2016 12:25 AM

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Diana Zaccaro Broker Associate

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You need a good real estate attorney to handle this and, depending on how recently the deceased owner passed, possibly a good estate attorney as well. Good luck!

Mar 26, 2016 11:54 AM

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Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS

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I sold one last year to an American citizen living in Australia and her South African husband ,who had just past, it was a long drawn out affair ....

Mar 26, 2016 11:19 AM

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Barbara Todaro

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well beyond MY paygrade!!!!

Mar 26, 2016 07:25 AM

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Gabe Sanders

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Good time to call a real estate attorney.

Mar 26, 2016 05:00 AM

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I have not been involved in this specific situation. However, many transactions require quite a few steps and multiple signatures and time. Keep a checklist and keep following up.

Mar 26, 2016 04:53 AM

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Susan Laxson CRS

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Never one that complicated, but I find there is usually a way to get it done. It may take more effort and coordinating factors, but the reward and experience will be worth it. Let us know how you do!

Mar 26, 2016 04:49 AM

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Caroline Gerardo

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Foreign national will need to go to a US embassy to be notarized. See if title co will allow power of attorney. FATCO is my preferred - do you have a title rep and escrow officer you know well enough to go the extra mile here? Is there probate for the desceased owner? How many children does deceased owner have and are they all in agreement? Out of state not so terrible but they need to cooperate

Mar 26, 2016 03:00 AM

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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist

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I've had similar challenging situations. Of course it can be done. It will take time, patience, and some dedicated work to make it happen. Focus on the positive.

Mar 26, 2016 01:44 AM

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Susan Haughton

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I have dealt with estate sales involving 3-4 siblings who were not overseas and they were challenging enough. ;-) I think an attorney may be necessary in this case.

Mar 26, 2016 01:43 AM

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Limited power of attorney, specifying 'real estate" assigned to USA resident, plus a death certificate and you should be good to go.

An attorney have have a different take based on the laws of your state.

But then there is that issue regarding heirs of the deceased. This could be fun to watch, not necessarily involved in.

Mar 26, 2016 01:43 AM

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Hard to get the heir to sign and not argue with the other two.

Mar 26, 2016 01:31 AM

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Stephanie & John Webb

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I have not.

Mar 26, 2016 01:28 AM

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Lyn Sims

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Who cares, we are an attorney state & that's what they do. Doesn't seem all that tough, just a little more time involved for title.

Mar 26, 2016 01:15 AM

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Sybil Campbell

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I can only imagine all the paperwork required for this type of transaction.

Mar 26, 2016 12:55 AM

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Jeff Dowler, CRS

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Sounds pretty complicated - good luck

Mar 26, 2016 12:35 AM

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Roy Kelley

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You need an experienced attorney for this situation.

Mar 26, 2016 12:32 AM

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Carol Williams

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Wow... interesting situation. I'll be interested to hear how that works out for you, Peter.

Mar 26, 2016 12:23 AM

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Is there a Nigerian prince involved in this somewhere? Hope this worked out well.
You need a good real estate attorney to handle this and, depending on how recently the deceased owner passed, possibly a good estate attorney as well. Good luck!
I sold one last year to an American citizen living in Australia and her South African husband ,who had just past, it was a long drawn out affair ....
I have not been involved in this specific situation. However, many transactions require quite a few steps and multiple signatures and time. Keep a checklist and keep following up.
Never one that complicated, but I find there is usually a way to get it done. It may take more effort and coordinating factors, but the reward and experience will be worth it. Let us know how you do!
Foreign national will need to go to a US embassy to be notarized. See if title co will allow power of attorney. FATCO is my preferred - do you have a title rep and escrow officer you know well enough to go the extra mile here? Is there probate for the desceased owner? How many children does deceased owner have and are they all in agreement? Out of state not so terrible but they need to cooperate
I've had similar challenging situations. Of course it can be done. It will take time, patience, and some dedicated work to make it happen. Focus on the positive.
I have dealt with estate sales involving 3-4 siblings who were not overseas and they were challenging enough. ;-) I think an attorney may be necessary in this case.
Limited power of attorney, specifying 'real estate" assigned to USA resident, plus a death certificate and you should be good to go.

An attorney have have a different take based on the laws of your state.

But then there is that issue regarding heirs of the deceased. This could be fun to watch, not necessarily involved in.
Nop.

Hard to get the heir to sign and not argue with the other two.
Who cares, we are an attorney state & that's what they do. Doesn't seem all that tough, just a little more time involved for title.
I can only imagine all the paperwork required for this type of transaction.
Wow... interesting situation. I'll be interested to hear how that works out for you, Peter.