Learn How to Sell a House in Probate!

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Probate is a legal process that transfers property from someone who died to their beneficiaries.

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Only if the person who died still has assets in his/her name.

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If the person who died had a life estate or joint tenancy with right of survivoirship, then you can skip probate.

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3 Things you REALLY should know

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Don't use life insurance, pension, or other non-probate money to pay for the debt of the deceased person.

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If you don't have the money to probate a house, you can get the buyer to finance the probate for you.

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In some states you can sell a house in the decedent's name without going to probate… (Florida isn't one of them)

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Learn How to Sell a House in Probate!

Probate is a legal process that transfers property from someone who died to their beneficiaries.

But what is probate?

Only if the person who died still has assets in his/her name.

Do I need to go through probate?

If the person who died had a life estate or joint tenancy with right of survivoirship, then you can skip probate.

When can I skip probate?

3 Things you REALLY should know

Continue reading to learn

Don't use life insurance, pension, or other non-probate money to pay for the debt of the deceased person.

If you don't have the money to probate a house, you can get the buyer to finance the probate for you.

In some states you can sell a house in the decedent's name without going to probate… (Florida isn't one of them)

For more information on this topic

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