Selling a House in Probate Sacramento, California and Beyond

03/12/2026

What Is Probate in Sacramento County – Real Estate and More is a question many families face after a loved one passes away, especially when real estate is involved. In this video, I explain what probate is in Sacramento County, when it is required, and how the process works from start to finish. We cover how probate impacts real estate, what executors and administrators are responsible for, common timelines, and how probate differs from trusts and other estate planning tools. If you are an heir, executor, administrator, or homeowner trying to understand probate in Sacramento County, this video will give you a clear, practical overview without the legal jargon.

What to Do If My Sacramento Probate House Isn’t Selling is a concern many executors and heirs face once a probate property hits the market. In this video, I ...

05/27/2025

🤣 Before we dive into the serious stuff, Bill and I warm up with a little banter—this time about something we never talk about on the show: Bill’s wardrobe.

But once we get on track, we tackle a must-know topic for probate administrators:
📄 The most common mistakes when filling out the Letters for Probate—and how to avoid delays, confusion, and rejected filings.

It’s episode 138, dropping in July. In the meantime, we've got new content every Thursday on Selling a House in Probate California.

Yes, we have fun—but the info is critical.

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02/19/2025

Are Probate Sales Cash Only? | Probate Real Estate Financing and Loan Options

So often we get asked are probate sales cash only. The answer is somewhat simple but the reasons some may not qualify for a loan is not. I go through the det...

11/15/2024

Fix Up a Probate Home Before Selling in CA Using Estate Funds Explained

Can you fix up a probate home before selling in CA using estate funds. We explain this part of California probate. Wondering if you can use estate funds to f...

11/08/2024

Why You May Lose Mom's Low Property Tax on an Inherited California Home

Knowing why you may lose moms low property tax on an inherited home in CA is crucial for California probate real estate. Inheriting a home in California? You...

10/18/2024

Recovering Costs on a Fixer Upper Probate Property in CA Can You Get Reimbursed

Knowing if you can get reimbursed is critical for recovering costs on a fixer upper probate property in CA. Investing in a fixer-upper probate property in Ca...

10/18/2024

How to Hire a Realtor to Sell a House in Probate | Questions to Ask a Probate Real Estate Agent

How do you hire a realtor to sell a house in probate? We get to that with 10 interview questions to ask a real estate agent for a probate real estate sale i...

10/11/2024

The Probate Real Estate Timeline in California | How to Sell a House in Probate Process Explained

The probate real estate timeline in California and the probate process explained from start to finish is complex. We go through how to sell a house in probat...

10/04/2024

Can You Sell a House Before Probate Is Over?

Do you need to wait for probate to end to sell real estate going through the process or can you sell the house before probate is over? We answer that question and discuss best practices for selling a house in probate in California. So let's answer can you sell a house before probate is over? Does probate need to end to sell real estate?

10/03/2024

Can Someone Live in a House During Probate?

During probate, and especially when there is a sale of real estate, can you or someone else live in the house while probate is in progress or do you have have to move out of the home? We answer this question and get into the reasons and best practices to offer probate real estate help and a smooth sale. So let's see, can someone live in a house during probate.

09/05/2024

Pros and Cons of Selling a House in Probate. Selling a house in probate comes with a lot of questions. Should you hire a real estate agent to sell the home before probate ends, or should you wait until it's over. The answers may surprise you. We guide you through it including the pros and cons of selling a house in probate, some tips to save money in the process, and additional probate real estate help.