Under Texas law, at the moment of the taxpayer's death, ownership of this property vested in "The Estate of _____."  

A contractor, in the eyes of the law and anyone with contracting experience, is simply someone who enters into a contract to perform a service or supply goods.

The buyer would potentially provide a down payment (agreed by both parties) and then the seller will hold a promissory note for the difference between the sales price of the property and the down payment provided by the buyer.In essence, the seller then becomes the bank/lender and then must follow all of the same laws that lenders must follow in the event of a default and formal foreclosure proceedings must occur.In regards to the renting of the property.

They tend to be about regulations, laws, and taxes.The other one is fairly new, and currently meets at the Grata Lounge (6891 A st.) on the 2nd Monday of the month.

Here is a link to the Stow zoning by-laws: Zoning By-Laws Here is the zoning map: Stow Zoning Map Hope this helps @Tim Wilkinson.

It  may be invalid due to age, it may have been paid and never released, or may be gone by operation of law via the tax sale.

@Mike Bowling Check the local laws in your state but you shouldn't need a realtor to rent out your house.  

I am not an attorney nor do I know TX law.

READ CA LAW!

I guess that would be our first lesson in contract law.