Part of the KashHomeBuyers Real Estate Glossary
Probate is the court-supervised legal process that validates a deceased person's will (if one exists), appoints an executor or administrator, pays debts and taxes, and distributes the remaining assets to heirs. Real property — including houses — owned solely by the deceased typically cannot be sold until probate is opened and the executor is granted legal authority to sell. Probate timelines vary by state: Texas independent administration can move in 3-6 months; more contested or complex estates can take 1-2 years. KashHomeBuyers works directly with probate attorneys and executors throughout this process. We can make a cash offer as soon as we assess the property, then hold the purchase agreement until the court grants selling authority — eliminating any delay once you're cleared to close.
When you sell to KashHomeBuyers, understanding Probate helps you evaluate our offer and know exactly what to expect at closing. We explain every aspect of our offer calculation — including how Probate affects your net proceeds — with full transparency and no pressure.
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