Once there choose "verify a license" then search by name.

As for proof I expect the executor of the estate would have the will and contact with the deceased lawyer to verify their role.

Verify with your lender what the parameters are, and whether they come from FHA, or their own overlays.

Putting too much trust in people without fully verifying the information, and rushing into a deal.

My suggestion would be to either 1) send them notice that they have not complied with the two requirements, and if they don't verify both by 5:00 pm today you are considering the contract void and returning their deposit, or 2) simply notify them the contract is void, as per the contract and you are returning the deposit, assuming you're comfortable that the other party is real.

If he requires a down payment, you'll have to figure out where's that's going to come from.Verify, verify, verify.

If they want to stay, then have them fill out an application so you can verify that they can afford the higher rate and require a deposit.

That's why I went to the city to verify with a zoning expert who told me it is residential.

But first verify his loan balance and any other liens, judgments, back taxes, etc. that may also be owed.

Then verify that it actually happened.