Navigating Probate: Your Essential Two-Pillar Support Team.
Managing an inherited property is a heavy responsibility that requires more than just a standard real estate approach. To protect the estates value and fulfill your fiduciary duty, you need a specialized team. Most executors make the mistake of hiring a generalist; however, a successful probate requires two distinct experts: a Probate Attorney and a Proven Probate Real Estate Specialist.
1. The Probate Attorney: Your Legal Shield
A probate attorney is non-negotiable for navigating the courtroom. They handle the “Letters Testamentary,” creditor notifications, and the complex legal filings required by the state. Their role is to ensure you stay compliant with the law, preventing personal liability or costly legal disputes among heirs.
2. The Probate Realtor: Your Financial Strategist
While the attorney handles the court, a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES)handles the asset. A standard agent often lacks the experience to manage estate-specific hurdles. A proven specialist provides:
- Specialized Disclosures:Navigating the unique legal forms required for estate sales.
- Estate Clean-out Coordination: Managing the logistical burden of personal belongings.
- Market Strategy: Deciding if an “as-is” cash sale or a strategic market listing better serves the heirs goals.
Avoid the “7 Costly Mistakes”
Without this dual-pillar support, executors often fall into traps: neglecting property “waste,” failing to secure the home, or miscalculating theStepped-Up Basis for taxes. Working with a realtor who has been trusted by families in your community ensures that the homeoften the estates largest assetis protected and maximized.
Dont go it alone. We partner with the regions top probate attorneys to provide a seamless, end-to-end solution.
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