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.

Most houses are condemned because they were abandoned or the owner stopped caring for the property. While condemnation procedures vary across the country, houses may be condemned for the following reasons.

As a landowner, it’s important to know about squatter rights — regardless of whether or not you have unwanted guests on your property. Although, if you’re trying to sell, a better question might be can you sell a house with squatters? And what does that process even look like?

Have you recently inherited property from a loved one? Then you may have heard of a revocable trust. Simply put, trusts allow a third party to hold assets for the beneficiary. A trust lasts for a specific length of time, whether it’s for tax purposes or to avoid probate.

Do you own a hoarder house? Have you recently inherited property from a loved one? If so, selling the traditional way may feel impossible.

One of the possible emotions of owning a hoarder house is embarrassment. You may be saying to yourself – “How did I let it get this bad?” and “There is no way I am letting anyone see my house in this condition.” The good news is, you have options.

Foreclosure happens fast. Any crisis could put your home at risk, especially if you’re making costly mortgage payments. Fortunately, you may be able to avoid foreclosure (and save your credit!) by taking the proper steps.

Are you thinking of selling your rental property? Whether you want to look for a new property or you’re tired of living the landlord life, there’s a big difference between selling an occupied property versus a vacant one.