California Dmv, Real Estate, and Property
Can a California home be sold during probate?
Short answer
Yes. The executor can sell estate property with court approval. The court sets a minimum bid price based on a probate referee's appraisal. The sale is then publicly noticed, competing bids can be submitted at the confirmation hearing, and the court approves…
What this usually means
Yes. The executor can sell estate property with court approval. The court sets a minimum bid price based on a probate referee's appraisal. The sale is then publicly noticed, competing bids can be submitted at the confirmation hearing, and the court approves the final sale. The process adds roughly 2–3 months to a normal sale timeline.
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