A Probate Executor's Role: A probate executor (also called a personal representative) is appointed by the court tomanage a deceased person’s estate.  Your primary responsibilities are to: Secure and protect estate asset Pay valid debts and taxes Distribute remaining assets to beneficiaries according to the will or California law 1. How Long Does Probate Take? […]

When a homeowner passes away, the property and any existing mortgage become part of the probate estate. Until the home is sold or transferred to the rightful heir, the estate’s executor or administrator is responsible for managing the property and ensuring mortgage payments remain current using estate funds. How Probate Sales Work Court Confirmation : […]

Q. What assets usually must go through probate? A. Assets owned solely in the deceased person's name, with no designated beneficiary or co-owner, generally must go through probate before they can be transferred to heirs. Q: Does jointly owned property go through probate? A: Usually not. Property owned jointly with rights of survivorship automatically transfers […]

Can siblings sell an inherited home if not everyone agrees? It depends on how the property is owned. Living Trust: If the home is held in a trust, the successor trustee usually has the authority to sell the property according to the trust’s instructions without requiring unanimous approval from all beneficiaries. Probate Estate: If the home is […]

by Matt Carson When your “For sale” is also “Under construction”: How to buy new construction The housing market is pretty competitive out there right now. There’s a crushing lack of inventory in some areas, so many potential homebuyers are looking for an alternative that doesn’t involve endless bidding wars and settling for what’s available. […]

by Kristen Elliott  Warmer weather, longer days with later sunsets, trips to the beach—everything’s better in the summer, right? Add to the list: homebuying. While there’s a “selling point” for homebuying in every season, summer has quite a few. What better time to really get a feel for the neighborhoods you’re considering? Stroll down the […]