Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Illinois

Re: Re Owner dies while selling property

You have a valid contract, which is now a claim against the estate (or trust, if title is in a living trust). There are several ways to enforce your claim, including recording the contract in the chain of title, and taking other steps to perfect your claim. You should consult an attorney while your rights are still valid.

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Re: Re Owner dies while selling property

I answered this question in part already. I asked that you have the Realtor provide the evidence that a Legal Guardianship had been established. If so, you can certainly enforce your contract rights in several ways now that the Seller is dead. Why don't you just hire an attorney?? Good Luck!