03-20-2007, 03:02 AM
I would also get a lawyer.
It is not clear from your post what the situation with the property is. Having as much information as possible before contacting the lawyer may save you some money. I can at least suggest you have the following facts.
1. Whose name is on the currently recorded deed. If it is the seller's parents (deceased) then
2. Do the seller's have a Letters Testamentary appointing them Personal Representatives from the Court. My understanding (having just gone through a probate) is that any real property in Hawaii has to go through probate court. You can avoid probate by having a living trust but Title to the property would be under the Trust, not the individuals.
It is not clear from your post what the situation with the property is. Having as much information as possible before contacting the lawyer may save you some money. I can at least suggest you have the following facts.
1. Whose name is on the currently recorded deed. If it is the seller's parents (deceased) then
2. Do the seller's have a Letters Testamentary appointing them Personal Representatives from the Court. My understanding (having just gone through a probate) is that any real property in Hawaii has to go through probate court. You can avoid probate by having a living trust but Title to the property would be under the Trust, not the individuals.
Larry