California Dmv, Real Estate, and Property
What if the deceased was in escrow when they died?
Short answer
The escrow does not automatically terminate. The estate can proceed with the transaction — buying or selling — through the executor. Get a probate attorney and a real estate attorney involved immediately. The other party in the transaction has their own interests…
What this usually means
The escrow does not automatically terminate. The estate can proceed with the transaction — buying or selling — through the executor. Get a probate attorney and a real estate attorney involved immediately. The other party in the transaction has their own interests and timeline.
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.