A buyer agrees to purchase real property and wants to take title to herself and her brother as tenants in common. The buyer brings her roommate to the closing because the brother cannot attend. The roommate pretends to be the brother and signs the paperwork in the brother's name. The brother dies before closing; the brother's wife sues. Which statement is correct about the deed?

• A. The deed to the buyer's brother is void as to the brother; the original owner retains the brother's half.
• B. The deed to the buyer's brother is valid as to the buyer.
• C. The death of the brother cancels the entire contract.
• D. The deed to the buyer's brother is valid as to the brother, but the brother's wife inherits.

Answer: (A)