California Dmv, Real Estate, and Property
Can I rent out a deceased person's home while the estate is being settled?
Short answer
The executor or trustee has the authority to manage estate property, including renting it. Rental income becomes an estate asset. Make sure the property is properly insured as a rental. Any existing leases continue to be valid — you cannot simply evict…
What this usually means
The executor or trustee has the authority to manage estate property, including renting it. Rental income becomes an estate asset. Make sure the property is properly insured as a rental. Any existing leases continue to be valid — you cannot simply evict tenants because of the owner's death.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.