CHAPTER 5 How Selling a House in an Estate Differs from Regular Home Sales egular Home Sales When someone dies intestate (without a will) or without bequeathing their property, their estate, including any real property, may be sold through probate court. In California, probate laws regulate this process to ensure the property is marketed and sold at the best possible price for the benefit of the estate’s heirs or beneficiaries. Probate sales involve specific steps, deadlines, and legal oversight, making the process unique compared to standard real estate transactions.
Understanding Probate Sales
A probate sale occurs when the executor or administrator of an estate, under court supervision, sells property to distribute its 23
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