Google "Probate Real Estate" and you will find many sites on how a buyer can amass great wealth buying real estate in distress because it's in probate. Obviously, this does not benefit the executor or administrator. At a vulnerable time…
Being responsible for a vacant property in an estate often creates the responsibility of potential vandalism and squatters. Unfortunately, it could be an unknown trespasser, a tenant, a caregiver who was caring for the person that’s passed or possibly a…
Just a quick story to remind you how we can help... Danielle's father had died, and her mother passed away a year later. As an only child, Danielle was beyond overwhelmed with all that needed to be done through the…
As real estate experts, we view preparing a property for sale as an essential task in a familiar process. Executors, administrators, and personal representatives, even those that have sold numerous properties previously, are unprepared for the emotional reactions of themselves…
When a loved one passes, there is a great deal of work that must be done to divide up their belongings. Many times, their home is filled with not only a lifetime of memories but boxes of old photos, furniture,…
Yes, a house can be sold in probate. The simple answer to this question is yes; a house can be sold while in probate. Real estate is typically the largest asset within the estate and experience shows that most Executors…
Personal representatives are often surprised by the deluge of phone calls and mail related to the estate for which they are responsible. While probate professionals understand the legal notice requirement, personal representatives are often overwhelmed. Some courts include a full…
When settling an estate, sending things cross-country after death can be challenging. There are a number of ways that these items can be safely transported after someone has passed away. Determining what needs to be shipped is the first step;…
You’re probably curious about the five risks of over-pricing a home in the housing market. It happens to the best of us, we think that our home is much nicer than the one next door, and of course, then we…
Your clients will often need the help of an estate sale company. Finding the right company helps pass their loved one’s treasures to new owners in a respectful and well-organized way. By hiring a reputable estate sale company, the process…