Probate

What is a Probate Sale?

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Probate is the process by which a decedent (someone who has passed away) leaves assets to distribute, such as real estate, bank accounts, and financial investments. This process is governed by a complicated set of laws, rules, & regulations. We always recommend working with a good estate attorney & can refer you to a trustworthy, local professional if you or someone you know or love is dealing with a death in the family.

We know from personal experience how tough that can be, and to make matters worse, probate can be a confusing, time-consuming, daunting prospect, especially if the estate includes real estate. But don't worry. We know this road by heart. Let us make your personal journey a little easier.

No one should ever tell you that being an executor or personal representative can truly be stress-free because decisions will indeed have to be made. As experienced Real Estate Professionals, we will make sure that you are always well-informed with regard to these decisions - especially as they pertain to real estate. We will also help you with some of the difficult conversations you may have to have with family members and other heirs. If you haven't yet secured the services of a competent probate attorney, we can help you choose one whose good work we know and are comfortable recommending.

The process of selling your loved one’s home is likely going to be emotionally challenging, from the sorting of the personal belongings to the finalization of the sale at the closing table. By surrounding yourself with professionals who are empathetic and helpful, this process can be easier. Other than an attorney, your greatest resource is a real estate professional who understands the intricacies of probate property sales.

Everyone needs time to deal with the passing of a loved one. When it’s time to liquidate the real estate in the estate, you need to take the appropriate steps to learn the market, educate yourself, and find I an empathic REALTOR® who can save you time, money, and headaches during the transaction. Our team is ready to help in every phase of the transaction and get the terms you and your family want and deserve.

From Clean Out to Closing

Unfortunately, many estate properties suffer from the deferred maintenance, either because the late homeowner was ill or simply unable to maintain it properly for various other reasons. You can alleviate the anxiety of repairing and/or maintaining the probate property by leaving the details to our team of carefully vetted, reliable Home professionals to bring the home up to a marketable condition in order to be sold for top dollar in a competitive market.

Our concierge service perfectly complements trust and probate sales because it enables the family to benefit from locked in value by completing renovations and repairs with no out-of-pocket expenses whatsoever. All work is paid for out of proceeds sale at close of escrow. Ask us for more details.

We Can Also Handle Disposition of Personal Belongings

Over the course of a lifetime, people accumulate an amazing amount of things that reflect their lives. Disposing of these possessions in a dignified, yet efficient manner is often an obstacle in bringing an estate to a final settlement. If that’s the case, our team can help coordinate this often painful process by arranging an estate sale or refering you to reliable appraisers and other professionals. After the family has retrieved any belongings of personal value or importance to them, our expert vendors will take care of the rest in the most appropriate manner, be that sale, donation, or disposal. Once cleared, the house can be properly prepared for sale.

You should also be aware that the estate can realize significant tax advantages by donating any unclaimed assets and possessions to charity. We maintain strong business relationships with several highly regarded charities that would welcome your donations with open arms and we will gladly introduce you.

America’s courts are hopelessly backlogged. In some areas it can take up to two years to receive money from an inheritance. These court delays can be very frustrating, but more importantly they can create real hardship.

For some, delayed inheritance payouts and a lack of cash can actually make it harder to sell the estate property. Without cash to fund monthly expenses such as mortgage, taxes, insurance, and routine maintenance or to relocate those individuals still living on the property, there can be intense pressure to sell the family home for less than fair market value simply to get the estate closed and the creditors paid.

A probate cash advance can relieve this financial pressure, making it possible for heirs to preserve and enhance the value of the estate property that otherwise might have to be sold for a fraction of its value.

How an inheritance Advance is Different Than a Loan

We can help you arrange an inheritance cash advance that:

Has no interest expense
Has no fixed “due date”
Imposes no liability or personal recourse in the event of a payment shortfall

You are NOT liable for any shortfall or deficiency;

Eligibility & approval are NOT dependent on your credit score or income;
This is the fastest & easiest way for you to receive and begin using a portion of your inheritance money right away, without taking out a loan.