Can you sell a house during probate?
Usually, yes — once the court appoints a personal representative (an executor or administrator) with authority to sell. Some states and estates require court confirmation of the sale price; others give the executor power to sell without it. If the home was held in a living trust, probate may not be needed at all and the trustee can sell.
Your probate attorney or the court clerk can tell you which applies. Nothing here is legal advice.
The belongings, the memories and the cleanout
Take what matters — photos, heirlooms, papers — and leave the rest. We handle the cleanout after closing. For many families, that's the single biggest relief.
Taxes on an inherited home
Inherited property often receives a 'stepped-up' tax basis to its value at the date of death, which can reduce capital gains tax if it's sold soon after. Rules vary; a CPA can confirm how it applies to your estate.
This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Laws and timelines differ by state. Talk to a licensed attorney, CPA or HUD-approved housing counselor about your specific situation.
