Inherited properties come with legal timelines, family dynamics, and logistical complexity that most sellers are not prepared for. We work within the probate process, move at your pace, and help families reach a clean resolution fast or at full market value.
No obligation. We work with your estate attorney if one is involved.
California probate is slower and more complex than most states. Here is a simplified version of what the process looks like and where selling fits in.
The estate is opened in probate court in the county where the deceased lived. An executor or administrator is appointed, usually someone named in the will or a close family member.
All assets are inventoried and creditors are notified. This alone typically takes 2 to 4 months.
In many cases the executor can sell the property without court approval under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. If court approval is needed, it adds significant time.
Once authorized, the property can be sold. We coordinate directly with the executor and estate attorney to ensure the process complies with all legal requirements.
After debts and taxes are paid, remaining proceeds are distributed to beneficiaries according to the will or California intestate succession law.
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