Resources

Guides written for families, not for real estate insiders.

Every article here answers a question Erin has heard from a real client. Read what is useful, and skip the rest.

Understanding Probate

What Happens to Real Estate in Probate?

A plain-language look at how a home moves through the California probate process, from filing to final distribution.

Timelines

Realistic timelines for full authority and limited authority probate sales, and what actually slows things down.

The Sale Process

How overbidding works, what to expect on the day of the hearing, and how a specialist prepares the family for it.

Understanding Probate

Two paths, two very different processes. Here is when each applies and what it means for the family involved.

Getting Ready

A gentle, practical guide to cleanouts, repairs, and staging when the home you are selling belonged to someone you love.

Working With a Specialist

Ten questions that separate a generalist from a true probate specialist, and why the answers matter.

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