March 27th, 2017 at 5:14 pm
Answer: There are many possible correct answers. If her maiden name was Karen Maiden, and her married name is now Karen Married, my recommendation would be to identify her as “Karen Married (fka Karen Maiden).” The acronym “fka” means “formerly known as.” Alternatively, you could identify the seller as “Karen Married” and in paragraph 21 of the Residential Listing Agreement, you could indicate as an exception to title that she acquired title as Karen Maiden.
-Thank you to Matt McIntyre (Pasadena Office) for suggesting this week’s legal tip.
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