[WSBAPT] Recorded Memo of Purchase Agreement on title

[Craig Gourley]

Yep. Typically one of those late night TV real estate "investors " . Check for consideration ( probably none) and tell them to release it.  If appropriate threaten elder abuse etc.

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Subject: [WSBAPT] Recorded Memo of Purchase Agreement on title

This is a new one for me, and I’d appreciate any practical guidance.

Insolvent estate owns home.  Title Report lists a recorded “Affidavit / Memorandum of Purchase and Sale Agreement” recorded roughly two years before the decedent’s death.

Has anyone dealt with a Recorded Memo of Purchase Agreement in a probate/estate administration context?

So somebody got the elderly owners sign a purchase and sales agreement years in advance?  Sounds kinda scammy to me.

Thanks in advance for any war stories or pointers.




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