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We put an offer on a house that we love a ton about a month and a half ago. The owner accepted but we are still waiting for the contracts. The owners mother died shortly after the offer was accepted causing us to be very delicate about trying to push things or get information. There has been some indication that the mother was on the deed or something of the sort, but we and the RE agent seem to be operating largely in the dark. We do know that there is some bit that needs to be worked out between the RE attorney and the Estate attorney. My main question is, what is likely the issue and how long are we looking at. I am worried that all the conditions that make this a really great time for us to buy will shift and make it a less great time to buy. If we need to, we can move on, but we really do love the house. Any attorneys or people that have dealt with similar situations?