All about Probate

When a property is in probate, it means the owner has passed away and the property is going through the legal process of settling their estate.

Probate is the court-supervised process of:

• Validating the deceased person’s will (if there is one) 
• Identifying assets (like the house) 
• Paying debts and taxes 
• Distributing what’s left to heirs      

• The property is still owned by the deceased person’s estate 
• A court-appointed person (called an executor if there’s a will, or administrator if there isn’t) is responsible for it 
• The home cannot be freely sold or transferred without following probate rules 

Yes—but with conditions:

• The executor/administrator usually needs court approval (depending on the state and situation)      
• The sale process can be slower than a normal transaction 
• In some cases, the price may need to be confirmed by the court 

You are not alone, you just need a plan. There are options. The good news is - you don't have to fix the house or figure it out by yourself.

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All information is deemed reliable and is provided for informational purposes and is not provided to you in an advisory capacity. You are advised to consult with an attorney on legal matters, if necessary.