Confirm the authority to sell
Before marketing, the executor or administrator needs letters testamentary or letters of administration. Your probate attorney confirms what the court requires; we work around that timeline.
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Navigating Probate and Real Estate
Selling an inherited Texas home, step by step, with the family on the same page.
What's inside
Selling a home through probate adds a legal layer to an already difficult time. This guide explains what has to happen before a sale, how long it usually takes, and how to keep heirs aligned.
- —Independent versus dependent administration in Texas
- —What authority the executor needs before listing
- —Getting a date-of-death value and understanding stepped-up basis
- —Preparing an inherited home for market on a modest budget
- —Keeping multiple heirs informed and in agreement
Document the condition and value
A current market valuation protects the estate and gives every heir the same set of facts to work from.
Spend only where it pays
Most inherited homes need cleaning, paint and landscaping — not a renovation. We identify the short list of items that actually raise the sale price.
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