Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Minnesota

contract for deed

If the buyer in a contract for deed sale dies unexpectantly without a will and with a balance owing and in default, does the seller have the right to resell the house without going through probate?


Asked on 7/02/06, 1:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
David Kelly-952-544-6356 Kelly Law Office

Re: contract for deed

Assuming that the contract for deed was a matter of public record, it will be a cloud on the title until it is cancelled.

You might have to open a probate file yourself to have someone appointed who can be served with the cancellation notice.

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Answered on 7/05/06, 5:37 pm


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