Homeseller mauled by bigfoot. Are his heirs required to complete NC disclosures?

Written By Mark Schweikert

A home owner dies after being mauled by bigfoot. Are his heirs required to sign the normal seller disclosure statements?

The answer: maybe

The requirements for completion of the seller disclosures are set forth in North Carolina’s Residential Property Disclosure Act.

The Act both state that it is the “owner of the real property” who is obligated to complete the required forms.

Owner means each person having a recorded present or future interest in real estate.

If the will is not recorded with the clerk of the court or the deed has not been officially recorded in the names of the heirs, then they don’t need to sign. If the will or deed has been recorded, then they will have to complete the disclosures.

Mark Schweikert
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