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What Happens to a House in Probate? 3 Common Paths for Estate Property

HomeLight

A house can avoid probate if it’s automatically passed on to survivors via a living trust , joint ownership , community property law , or transfer-on-death deed. So what happens to a house in probate? Other times the personal representative of the estate (also known as the executor) will need to sell the house with probate oversight.

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Probate Properties are Great Opportunities for Real Estate Investors

Realty Biz

Every investor is aware of, and many specialize in one of these sources of investment properties: foreclosures, REO, short sales, divorces, fire damage, damaged foundations, hoarders, and other distressed properties. On the other hand, probate and estate properties are in constant supply and often overlooked. People owe taxes.