— And How I Can Help You Stay on Track When you’re named the executor of an estate, you're not just stepping into a legal role—you’re stepping into a logistical and emotional journey that can be overwhelming without the right support. One important task that many...
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How to Keep a Probate Estate Organized: Document & Task Management Tips
— And How I Help You Every Step of the Way If you’ve been appointed the executor of an estate, you’re probably feeling the weight of it already. Probate comes with a long list of responsibilities—some emotional, some logistical, and all of them important. I’ve worked...
Should You Stage a Probate Property or Sell It Empty?
Helping families decide how to best present a home after a loss. When it comes time to sell a home after a loved one passes away, one of the big questions that often comes up is: “Should we stage the home, or just sell it as-is and empty?” There’s no one-size-fits-all...
When an Estranged Family Member Is Named in the Will: Real Estate Implications
It’s a situation no one hopes to face, but it’s more common than you might think. A loved one passes away, and when the will is read, everyone learns that a long-estranged family member—someone no one has spoken to in years—is named as a beneficiary. This can lead to...
When the Deceased Owned Land, Not a House: What Heirs Need to Know
When we think about inheriting real estate, most of us imagine a home filled with memories, furniture, and a mailbox out front. But sometimes, what gets left behind is something far less familiar—a vacant parcel of land. Whether it’s a wooded lot, a rural acreage, or...
Understanding Step-Up in Basis: What It Means for Probate Heirs
If you’ve recently inherited a home or piece of real estate through probate, you may have heard the term “step-up in basis” tossed around by attorneys, accountants, or real estate professionals. And if it left you scratching your head—you’re not alone. This is one of...