We help people sell properties when the owner has passed away or can no longer manage their own affairs. These situations fall into three categories.
Probate
A sale handled by a court-appointed representative after someone passes away.
Trust
A sale handled by a trustee when the property is held in a living trust.
Conservatorship
A sale handled by a court-appointed conservator when the owner is still alive but unable to manage their own affairs.
These Sales Require Extra Legal Steps – Which We Handle for You
Probate, trust, and conservatorship sales involve extra legal steps you don’t see in a typical real estate transaction. These include:
- Court approval or confirmation of the sale
- Required notices to heirs and interested parties
- Authority documents (Letters, Orders, trust paperwork)
- Court-driven timelines and procedures
- Additional probate, trust, or conservatorship disclosures
We work with your attorneys, the court, and all necessary parties to make sure every one of these steps is handled correctly.
In Addition, We Handle the Entire Sale Process like any Standard Listing Agent
Alongside the legal requirements, we handle everything you’d expect in a traditional home sale—pricing, marketing, showings, negotiations, and escrow. The full real estate process still happens normally; it simply runs in parallel with the legal steps these sales require.
Our Job Is to Unburden You
These sales can feel overwhelming when you’re dealing with a loss and trying to navigate an unfamiliar legal process. We remove that burden by handling the entire sale process and keeping you informed every step of the way.
Serving Southern California
If you’re selling a home through probate, trust, or conservatorship in Southern California, The Sanborn Team is here to help.
