Sell a Probate Property in California
California probate is supervised by the Superior Court probate division. Estates with gross assets over $184,500 (adjusted periodically) must pass through formal probate, which typically takes 12–18 months. The California Independent Administration of Estates Act (IAEA) allows many estate transactions — including real estate sales — without repeated court approval. Under IAEA, the executor gives heirs a Notice of Proposed Action with 15 days to object before proceeding. Without IAEA authority, court confirmation of the sale is required, which can add 45–90 days.
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Probate & Estate Sales in California — FAQ
Without IAEA authority, a probate sale in California must be confirmed by the court. This involves a hearing where other buyers can bid against the accepted offer. The court typically requires bids at least 5% + $500 over the original offer. With IAEA authority, court confirmation is avoided.
Formal California probate typically takes 12–18 months due to creditor windows, court schedules, and required publications. However, the real estate sale itself can close relatively quickly once letters testamentary or letters of administration are issued.
The Independent Administration of Estates Act lets California executors act without court approval for most transactions. For real estate sales under IAEA, the executor notifies heirs, waits 15 days for objections, then proceeds to close — no court confirmation hearing required.
Not necessarily with a cash buyer. Probate properties often go to auction in court-confirmation cases, which can result in competitive bidding. We offer fair market-based cash prices and do not lowball probate estates.
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