The Probate, Trust & Estate Blog

There are a lot of different people and organizations that can help guide you through the probate process starting with the most inexpensive online DIY course to the full service do everything for you law firm. I am going to discuss these options trying to be fair to every one of them by doing honest research and reviews. Starting with the most affordable, let's look at the DIY category. Here is a convenient list compiled by Forbes.com : https://www.forbes.com/advisor/l/w

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To inherit property from someone who has died, you first need to figure out what legal process is required to transfer the property. Sometimes you must go to court (probate), but in other cases you may not. One of the first steps is identifying the correct person to handle the estate. Who handles probate matters? Usually, the person named in the will—often called the executor —is responsible for handling probate. If the will names more than one person, they must make decision

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Once you have cleared the property to sell legally you will then have to prepare it to sell physically. Here is a five step guide on what to do to prepare your inherited property for sale: Five Steps to Take Before Listing Your Home 1. Consider a pre-sale home inspection A professional inspector can identify issues that might concern potential buyers. Knowing about these problems ahead of time allows you to make repairs before showings and avoid surprises during negotiations