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How to Choose a Probate Real Estate Agent in New York ?

Selling a home after the death of a loved one can be emotionally challenging. When the property is part of an estate, the person responsible for managing it may also need to coordinate with an estate...

Surrogate’s Court in New York What Families Need to Know

Quick Answer: Surrogate’s Court is the New York court that handles estate matters, including probating wills, appointing executors or administrators, and issuing the letters that give them legal...

Estate Sale vs. Selling Real Estate: What’s the Difference?

Quick Answer: An estate sale generally refers to selling a deceased person’s personal belongings, such as furniture, household goods, antiques, and collectibles. Selling the real estate means...

How to Choose a Probate Real Estate Agent in New York ?

Quick Answer: When choosing a probate real estate agent in New York, look for an agent who understands estate-property transactions, communicates clearly with executors and heirs, and knows when...

When One Heir Wants to Sell and Another Wants to Keep the House

Written by Joann Perna Licensed NY Real Estate Broker, Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist   Quick Answer When one heir wants to sell an inherited house and another wants to keep it, the...

Pricing an Estate Home in Today’s Market

Quick Answer: Estate homes are often tricky to price because they were purchased or last valued years, sometimes decades, before the owner passed away. Pricing correctly means grounding the number in...

Selling an Inherited House in New York: A Step-by-Step Guide

Quick Answer: Selling an inherited home in New York involves confirming legal authority, preparing the property, choosing an experienced agent, pricing it correctly, and closing the sale, all while...

Do You Need Letters Testamentary to Sell an Estate Home in New York?

Quick Answer: In almost all cases, yes. An estate needs Letters Testamentary (or Letters of Administration if there’s no will) before a home sale can legally close in New York. These documents...

Can You Sell a House Before Probate Is Complete in New York?

Quick Answer: You typically don’t need to wait until probate is fully closed to sell a home in New York, but you do need Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration before signing a...