Probate
Selling a Probate House
If you are selling a house that is part of an estate, we know the process and we move at your pace. We work with probate attorneys and can close once the court approves the sale. You do not need to clean, repair, or manage the property while the estate settles.
When we help
Situations we handle regularly
- The estate is in probate and you have been named executor or administrator.
- You are one of several heirs and the estate holds a house in California.
- The house is vacant, occupied, or somewhere in between — condition does not matter.
- Your probate attorney has confirmed the estate can accept an offer, subject to court approval.
- You live out of state and need a buyer who can work remotely.
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Short explainers from Justin Brown covering the situations we see most often.
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How it works
Probate sale walkthrough
1. Confirm your authority
Court-appointed executor or administrator, or independent administration granted by the will. Your probate attorney will know.
2. Tell us about the house
We can look at photos, or do a low-pressure walkthrough at your convenience.
3. Cash offer, subject to court approval if needed
We adapt to your county's probate requirements. Some counties require a listing first; many allow a direct sale.
4. Close through California escrow
Once the court signs off and title clears, we close in as few as 7 days.
Selling a probate property? Get a cash offer today.
We work with probate attorneys and close on the estate's timeline.
Probate FAQ
Common questions
Do I need court approval to sell a probate house?
It depends on how the estate is being administered. Independent administration (IAEA) often allows sales without court confirmation; full authority estates typically need court approval. Your attorney will clarify.
How do you handle the notice-of-proposed-action period?
We factor it into our closing timeline and are patient through the waiting period. It does not change the offer.
What if there is a mortgage on the estate's property?
The mortgage is paid off through escrow at closing. Any remaining equity flows to the estate.
Can you buy if the will is contested?
Not typically. We wait until the estate has a clear representative and authority to sell before closing. We can still write an offer that holds while the dispute resolves.
What if the house has been vacant for years?
That is common in probate. Vacant, needs work, code issues — none of that stops us.
Do you provide a reference to a probate attorney?
Yes. If you do not have one, we can suggest attorneys in your county. We do not receive referral fees for these.
Can multiple heirs sign the sale?
Yes, all heirs with a legal interest must agree. We have handled deals with several heirs and are patient through the process.
How is the offer determined for a probate house?
Same as any other deal — comps, condition, and honest repair costs. We do not lowball because the seller is in probate.
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Where we buy
We buy houses across five Southern California counties.
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