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Probate is the court-supervised process an estate goes through after someone passes away. It ensures any assets are distributed to the appropriate heirs.

Without proper planning, an estate will likely be probated. That said, the process is avoidable under certain criteria. The question is, do you have to open probate to sell inherited real estate?

Selling your house can be an emotional, time-consuming process. In addition to finding a real estate agent, your home also needs to make a great first impression on potential buyers, and it may be months before you receive an offer for your property.

Whether you’ve inherited property or need to move quickly for a new job, you may be forced to sell a house from another state. Fortunately, it’s more than doable if you take the necessary steps.

If you’ve recently inherited a house and aren’t sure what to do with it, you have three options: move in, rent it out, or sell it. That said, there are legal, financial, and emotional implications to each of these options, so you’ll need to choose carefully.