Maya, an elderly lady, wanted to sell her house. She offered the house to Lily, a friend. However, before the house deeds were transferred, Maya passed away. Which of the following scenarios is legally acceptable in such a case?

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When the offeror (Maya) dies before the acceptance of an offer, the offer is automatically revoked. The death of the offeror ends the possibility of forming a contract based on that offer, as the offer cannot be accepted after the offeror's death without prior specific arrangements.

Maya, an Elderly Lady, Wanted to Sell Her House