A Broker Is Not Required in Order to Sell Real Estate During Probate
Personal representatives of an estate may sell real estate during an estate administration. They may—but are not required to—use the services of a broker.
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How can I find out if my deceased mother’s property is “community property” or “separate?”
There are a number of steps you can take in order to sort out how the decedent’s property was owned. Read more here.
Our deceased mother owned a country house. How can we find out how much the title is worth?
When it comes to California real estate, the first thing to do is to carefully review all deeds and find out how title is held. If you have doubts, you may contact a title company and ask for a title search.
Under California Probate, what is community property with right of survivorship?
Most real property held in community between spouses and domestic partners used to be held in joint tenancy. Since 2001 (and 2003 for domestic partners), California probate law has introduced Community Property with Right of Survivorship (CPWROS).
I am about to inherit a house in California, but it comes with a mortgage loan. What should I do?
The normal rule, under the California probate code, is that you inherit a house with the loan, unless the decedent left a will in which he or she specifically stated otherwise. Click here to learn more.
Can a house be saved from foreclosure in probate?
Yes. While foreclosure and probate are no strangers to one another, it is absolutely possible to save a house that’s part of a probate estate from foreclosure.
What is a Probate Referee in California?
In California Probate, the assets of a deceased person need to be inventoried. The Probate Code requires a referee appraise the assets listed on the inventory.
My parents have died. What do I need to do to transfer the title to their house?
If your parents have passed away, find out what you can do to transfer the title to their house here. It truly depends on how the title to their house was held at the time that they died.