Probate Questions, Answered Plainly

If the deceased person owned real estate in their name alone, probate is typically required to transfer ownership. Some assets like life insurance, retirement accounts with named beneficiaries, and property held in a trust can pass directly without probate. A probate attorney can tell you exactly what applies to your situation.

It varies. A straightforward estate with a clear will and no disputes can sometimes move through in a few months. More complex situations with multiple heirs, contested wills, or significant debts can take a year or more. Texas is generally considered more efficient than most states when it comes to probate timelines.

This is a question for your probate attorney, as the answer depends on your specific estate and where you are in the process. What we can tell you is that buyers like us are experienced working with probate timelines and can structure a transaction around what the court allows.

This is one of the most common situations we see. When heirs disagree on what to do with a property, it can slow everything down. In some cases, the court can step in to resolve disputes. In others, having an outside party explain the options clearly can help families get on the same page. We're happy to speak with families together or separately to help everyone understand the situation.

Not if you sell to us. We buy properties as-is, contents and all. You take what you want and leave the rest. We handle the cleanup. If you list on the MLS, it typically helps to have the property in good condition, but we can talk through what makes sense based on what you're dealing with.

We look at the property's current condition, comparable sales in the neighborhood, and what it would cost us to repair and resell. We aim to make offers that are fair given those factors. We're not lowballing. We're also not going to match a retail listing price, because we're taking on the risk and the work. We'll walk you through the numbers transparently so you understand how we got there.

Never. Our job is to give you a fair offer and let you decide. If the offer doesn't work for your family, you owe us nothing. We'd rather you make the right decision than feel pressured into the wrong one.

That's common and it doesn't disqualify a sale. In most cases, the outstanding mortgage or liens are paid off at closing from the sale proceeds. We can walk you through how that typically works once we know more about the property.

Yes. Our team includes licensed Texas Realtors and real estate investors. That means we can help you sell to us directly or list your property on the MLS if that's the better option for your family. We'll tell you which one we think makes more sense.

No. The first call is completely free. We talk, you tell us what's going on, and we give you honest guidance. If we end up working together, great. If not, you still leave the call knowing more than you did before.