Filter posts by category

Probate sale

How Probate Real Estate Auctions Work in California: A San Diego Buyer’s Guide

Table of Contents Add a header to begin generating the table of contents Buying a house at auction can be an attractive option for buyers looking for real estate opportunities, but the process is different from purchasing a home through a traditional sale. A San Diego probate auction can involve court procedures, competitive bidding, deposits, […]

How Probate Real Estate Auctions Work in California: A San Diego Buyer’s Guide Read More »

Probate sale
California home with palm trees representing a probate real estate sale in San Diego

Probate Sale Without Court Confirmation in California

A probate sale without court confirmation in California is possible when the court grants the executor full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. Learn how IAEA full vs. limited authority works, how the petition language determines your sale path, and when court confirmation still applies.

Probate Sale Without Court Confirmation in California Read More »

Probate sale, Selling Home

Probable Sale in California Real Estate: How to Estimate a Property’s Likely Selling Price

When buying or selling property, understanding the probable sale price in California real estate can help you make better financial decisions. The probable sale price is an estimate of what a property may realistically sell for under current market conditions. It is influenced by comparable properties, location, property condition, demand, and prevailing market trends. In

Probable Sale in California Real Estate: How to Estimate a Property’s Likely Selling Price Read More »

Probate sale

What Are the Duties of a Probate Executor in California?

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?

What Are the Duties of a Probate Executor in California? Read More »

Probate sale

What Happens to a Mortgage During a Probate Sale?

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 :

What Happens to a Mortgage During a Probate Sale? Read More »

Probate sale

Which Assets Actually Go Through Probate? Differentiating between probate and non-probate assets.

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

Which Assets Actually Go Through Probate? Differentiating between probate and non-probate assets. Read More »

Probate sale