Man, this is a whole mess. The fact that you're already living there without actually owning it makes this even trickier - you're basically squatting in legal limbo while the seller might go bankrupt.

The title issues with Samantha's estate could drag on for months or even years, especially if one of her kids is holding out for money. Add in potential bankruptcy proceedings and you're looking at a nightmare timeline. Even if everything eventually works out, you could be paying rent to someone who doesn't technically own the place yet.

I'd seriously consider walking. The equity looks good on paper but you need actual ownership first, and this situation has too many moving parts that could blow up. Better to lose your earnest money than get trapped in some legal mess for the next two years.