I Signed my Husband’s Name on a Contract, Is this Legal?
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I initialed and signed my husband’s name to a real estate purchase contract as he was out of state at the time of the agreement. Is this a legally binding contract or is the contract null and void? |
“I initialed and signed my husband’s name to a real estate purchase contract as he was out of state at the time of the agreement. Is this a legally binding contract or is the contract null and void?”
It depends. If you were his agent, and signed in that capacity, you’re probably okay. If you just signed his name without permission or disclosure, then you’re a forger.
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State laws vary, and the above is intended as general advice, and not direct legal advice regarding any one particular situation in any one state. For direct personal legal advice related to your own situation you should consult an attorney familiar with the laws of your state and with your situation.
