If it's a one-asset estate, it might be a simple as filing an affidavit or it may be an informal, summary probate with a single court appearance or a formal probate with appointment of an administrator. 

I expect I take out the middle names or it would come across as too formal (sending yellow letters) and if there are two people I would include both names on the mailingLet me know if I'm way off base here.

 $0 current cash flow and no formal past records of performance.  

You can file a complaint with the NC Real Estate Commission (you can do it online if you like), and they'll do a formal investigation. 

I recommend "cash for keys” over a judicial eviction every time.

@Sean OToole in CA non-judicial foreclosure...After MFROS (Motion for Relief of [Bk] Stay) is granted, despite re-pub for noticing sale not generally being required, doesn't Property Radar track and provide the new trustee sale date?

In this, you'll need a judicial foreclosure with the breach of contract as the occupant/optionee has an equitable interest. 

We've never backed out after issuing formal terms in writing.

The trustee told me that I do have a temporary deed and the formal deed will be mailed to me within 2 weeks.  

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