Inherited Property With Tenants: What Heirs Need to Know Before They Sell

Inherited property with tenants is a situation many heirs face without warning. The lease almost always survives the owner’s death, and the tenant’s rights transfer with the property. Whoever takes over steps into the role the deceased owner held.

As the person inheriting or administering the property, you generally cannot give notice outside the lease terms, change the locks, or remove the tenant without following the same legal process any landlord would follow. The property can be listed for sale while the tenant is still living there, though the sale and the tenancy have to be handled together.

Your next steps depend on four things:

• Whether you have legal authority to act
• Whether the tenant is on a fixed-term lease or month-to-month
• Whether the tenant is paying and cooperating
• Whether you want to keep the property, sell with the tenant in place, or create vacancy first

State law varies. Landlord-tenant rules for inherited property with tenants differ by state and sometimes by city. Notice periods, probate authority, rent control, and eviction procedures all vary.

What Should You Confirm First After Inheriting Property With Tenants?

Before collecting rent, giving notice, listing the property, or making commitments to the tenant, confirm who has legal authority, what the lease says, whether rent is current, where the security deposit is held, whether insurance is in force, and where rent should be deposited.

1. Who has legal authority right now. Is the executor appointed? Has the successor trustee been confirmed? Have heirs taken title directly? Until someone has clear authority, no one should be collecting rent, signing notices, or making commitments to the tenant.
2. Whether there is a written lease and what it says. Find the signed lease, amendments, and any renewal letters. If there is no written lease, document what you know about the rental terms from bank records, tax returns, and correspondence.
3. Whether rent is current or in arrears. Review recent bank deposits or the deceased owner’s rent ledger. Tenants sometimes stop paying when they learn the landlord has died.
4. Where the security deposit is being held and in whose name. Many states require deposits to be held in separate accounts. If the deposit is in the deceased owner’s personal account, the estate now holds it and must account for it.
5. Whether the property insurance covers a tenant-occupied property under new ownership. Homeowner policies often exclude tenant-occupied properties. Call the carrier within the first week.
6. Whether the estate or trust has a bank account and accounting process for collecting rent. Rent collected after death belongs to the estate or trust, not the heirs personally. Once authority exists, direct rent into the proper account and do not commingle it with personal funds.

Where Should You Start Based on Your Tenant Situation?

Start by identifying the tenant’s status and cooperation level. A paying tenant, nonpaying tenant, informal occupant, disputed occupant, regulated tenancy, or heir disagreement each points to a different next step.

• The tenant is paying and cooperative. Start with the keep-vs-sell decision and the occupied-sale mechanics. Skip the eviction sections.
• The tenant has stopped paying. Confirm authority first, then review the nonpayment section and plan for eviction timeline before committing to a sale strategy.
• There is no written lease. Classify the occupant, reconstruct the tenancy from bank records, and consult an attorney before making decisions.
• The occupant may not actually be a legitimate tenant. Stop before taking any action. Classify their legal status first. Wrong moves create liability.
• The heirs disagree about what to do with the tenant. Designate one decision-maker, set a deadline, and review the heir-disagreement section before committing to any path.
• The property is rent-controlled, has a Section 8 voucher, or sits in a just-cause jurisdiction. The standard landlord-tenant framework does not fully apply. Read the regulated tenancies section and consult local counsel.

Who Has Legal Authority to Collect Rent, Give Notice, or Sell an Inherited Rental Property?

Legal authority depends on how the property passed: a successor trustee acts for trust property, an executor or personal representative acts after court appointment in probate, and heirs can act directly only once title has legally transferred.

If the property was held in a revocable living trust, the successor trustee generally has authority as soon as the trust document confirms the appointment. The trustee can collect rent, give proper notices, sign new leases, and list the property for sale, subject to the trust’s terms. See our guide to what the successor trustee needs to do after a parent dies.

If the property must go through probate, authority depends on court appointment. The executor (or personal representative) receives authority through Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration. Until those letters issue, nobody has clear authority to act on behalf of the estate. See our guide to probate real estate and our guide to what a personal representative needs to do to sell inherited property.

Power of attorney does not carry over. A POA that was valid during the owner’s lifetime ends at death. If you were the deceased’s POA, that authority is gone. You need court appointment or trust authority to proceed.

Rent collected after the owner’s death belongs to the estate or to the trust, depending on how the property was held. Rent collected by an estate is generally reported on the estate’s IRS Form 1041, but the correct reporting depends on how the property was titled and how the estate or trust is being administered. Confirm the filing treatment with counsel or a CPA. Do not commingle funds, and do not deposit rent into personal accounts even temporarily.

Does a Tenant’s Lease Survive When the Landlord Dies?

Yes. In almost every case, a tenant’s lease survives the landlord’s death and continues on the same terms until it expires or is lawfully changed.

Leases run with the property, not with the person. When the landlord dies, the lease continues on the same terms. The tenant keeps the same rent, the same term, and the same rights they had before. Whoever inherits or administers the property steps into the landlord’s shoes and takes on both the benefits (rent income) and the obligations (repairs, habitability, security deposit return).

Exceptions are rare but they exist. Some leases include a termination clause triggered by the owner’s death, though this is uncommon in residential leases. Short-term rental agreements or licenses may end on a different schedule. A lease that has already expired and is now month-to-month operates under month-to-month rules going forward.

Before you assume the lease is still in effect, confirm the term. A tenant you believe is on a two-year lease may actually be holding over on a month-to-month basis after the original term ended.

What Changes for Tenants After the Landlord Dies?

The person managing the property may change after the owner dies, but the tenant’s lease rights, notice protections, habitability rights, and security deposit rights do not automatically change.

What Can and Can’t You Do as the New Owner of Inherited Property With Tenants?

Your rights depend on the tenant’s lease status, payment history, and cooperation level. A paying tenant on a fixed-term lease usually limits your options the most; an unauthorized occupant may give you a different legal removal path, but you still need to follow the proper court process.

Is the Occupant a Tenant, Licensee, or Unauthorized Occupant?

The person living in the property is either a tenant with lease rights, a licensee with permission but no lease, or an unauthorized occupant with no legal right to be there. Before you think about rent, eviction, or sale, classify the occupant correctly. Each category has different rights, different remedies, and different timelines.

What Rights Does a Fixed-Term Tenant Have After the Landlord Dies?

A tenant on a signed lease with a remaining term has the strongest rights. They can stay through the end of the term under the original conditions. You cannot raise the rent, change the lease terms, or require them to leave mid-lease unless they violate the agreement. The buyer of the property takes it subject to the lease.

What Rights Does a Month-to-Month Tenant Have After the Landlord Dies?

Month-to-month tenants have fewer rights to stay but still have rights to proper notice. Most states require 30 or 60 days written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy, though some states require longer. The notice period is often longer for tenants who have lived in the property for more than a year.

Is a Family Member Paying Rent Considered a Tenant?

Sometimes. A family member or friend who paid rent to the deceased owner may be treated as a tenant under state law, even if there is no written lease. Alternatively, they may be a licensee (a guest with permission) or a roommate. The distinction determines whether you can ask them to leave with 30 days notice or must proceed through eviction. See our guide to what to do when one sibling is living in an inherited house.

What If the Tenant Is Not Paying Rent After the Owner Dies?

If the tenant has stopped paying or is behind on rent, the estate, trust, or authorized owner may have grounds to pursue eviction for nonpayment. This is the most straightforward eviction ground but still requires proper notice, a filed complaint, a court hearing, and judicial process. You cannot skip steps even when the tenant owes money.

What If Someone Is Living in the Property Without Legal Permission?

If someone is living in the property without legal permission, they may need to be removed through an ejectment action or another lawful removal process, not a standard tenant eviction. They may have moved in after the owner died, been a guest who never left, or claimed possession through a handshake deal that never existed. Because unauthorized occupants are legally different from tenants, confirm the proper removal process with an attorney before taking action.

When Do Rent Control, Section 8, or Just-Cause Laws Apply to Inherited Property?

Rent control applies when the property is in a regulated jurisdiction such as New York, San Francisco, or Los Angeles. Section 8 rules apply when the tenant holds a federal housing voucher. Just-cause eviction laws apply in states like California and Oregon and in certain cities nationwide. If any of these apply, assume the situation is more restrictive than the general advice in this guide, and consult an attorney familiar with the specific regulatory regime.

If any of these apply, do not rely on general landlord-tenant guidance. Check the specific local law before marketing the property or taking action against the tenant. If the inherited property is a commercial building with tenants rather than a residential rental, the mechanics are different. See our guide to inherited commercial property with tenants for lease obligations, estoppels, SNDAs, and the first 30 days.

What Documents Do You Need for an Inherited Property With Tenants?

You need the lease, rent ledger, security deposit records, prior notices, repair records, utility information, insurance documents, and tenant correspondence before deciding whether to sell, renew, terminate, or evict.

• The signed lease and any amendments or renewals
• Rent payment history or ledger
• Security deposit records, including where the deposit is held
• Any written notices previously given to the tenant
• Maintenance and repair records
• Utility account information, especially for any utilities in the landlord’s name
• The property’s insurance declarations page
• Any correspondence between the deceased owner and the tenant

These documents will be needed by the estate attorney, the real estate broker, the title company, and potentially the court. Gather them before making decisions about the tenancy or the sale.

What If the Records for an Inherited Rental Property Are a Mess?

Many heirs discover that the deceased owner kept minimal records, mixed personal and rental finances, or made informal side agreements with the tenant. The tenant may claim rent was paid in cash, that a larger deposit was given than records show, or that repairs were supposed to offset rent. Start by piecing together what you can from bank statements, cancelled checks, and tax returns (rental income on Schedule E tells you what the deceased reported). If the record is genuinely missing or disputed, involve an attorney before you take a position.

Should You Keep Renting, Sell With the Tenant, or Create Vacancy First?

The best path is usually to keep renting if the tenant is stable and income matters, sell occupied if investors are the likely buyers, or create vacancy first if owner-occupants would likely pay more. The right answer depends on the tenant’s cooperation, the property type, the target buyer pool, the heirs’ goals, and the carrying costs of waiting.

If you plan to sell, see our guide to the best way to sell inherited property for how occupied-sale strategies compare to other approaches.

What If the Tenant Wants to Buy the Inherited Property?

A tenant can buy an inherited property from the estate if the sale is handled at fair market value, any lease purchase rights are honored, and the transaction goes through a normal contract and title process.

First, review the lease for a purchase option or right of first refusal. Some leases give the tenant a first chance to buy at market price or at a specified formula. If a purchase option exists, honor it according to its terms before entertaining outside offers. Separately, some jurisdictions may give tenants purchase-related rights by statute or local ordinance. Washington, D.C.’s Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act (TOPA) is the best-known example. Check the specific local law before marketing the property.

Second, establish a fair price through an independent appraisal. Even when the tenant is friendly and cooperative, the estate has a fiduciary obligation to the heirs to sell at fair market value. Selling below market to an insider can trigger disputes among heirs and, in some cases, tax implications for the estate.

Third, require the sale to go through a title company with a standard purchase contract. Do not handle it as a handshake deal. Use proof of funds, a standard contract, and a normal closing process.

Can You Evict a Tenant After Inheriting a House?

Usually not just because you inherited the property. Inheriting the property does not create new grounds for eviction. The same legal rules that applied to the deceased owner apply to the estate and to you. Eviction requires specific grounds that depend on lease status, state law, and local law.

Common legal grounds include nonpayment of rent, material breach of the lease, expiration of the lease term, and in some jurisdictions, owner move-in with proper notice. Some states require just cause for any termination of a month-to-month tenancy. Certain cities have additional tenant protections that override state law.

Eviction can take weeks to months, and much longer in tenant-protective jurisdictions. Budget for the timeline before committing to this path. For many heirs, selling with the tenant in place is faster than evicting and selling vacant.

What Happens to Rent, Security Deposits, and Lease Paperwork After the Owner Dies?

Rent after death belongs to the estate or trust, the security deposit remains the tenant’s money, and the lease paperwork transfers with the property.

The security deposit still belongs to the tenant. The estate, trust, or new owner steps into the prior landlord’s position. That party inherits the obligation to hold the deposit per the original terms and return it to the tenant when the tenancy ends. Lawful deductions at the end of the tenancy are still permitted. If the deposit was commingled with the deceased owner’s personal funds, the responsible party must still make the tenant whole. Some states require deposits to be held in separate interest-bearing accounts. Confirm the state’s rules before transferring funds.

Rent collected after death belongs to the estate or trust, not the heirs personally. Deposit every rent payment into the appropriate account (estate or trust, depending on how the property is held). Keep a ledger. Report the income on the entity’s tax return under its own taxpayer ID. For most estates, this is Form 1041, but confirm the correct filing with your CPA. Heirs can distribute the net rent after administrative expenses, but the money cannot be treated as personal income during the administration period.

Prepaid rent, last month’s rent, and concessions require extra care. If the tenant prepaid rent, gave last month’s rent upfront, or negotiated a utility credit with the deceased owner, these commitments survive the death. Find the records, document what was promised, and account for each item as a liability of the estate. An unexpected prepaid rent claim at closing can derail a sale.

Lease paperwork lives with the property. Find the original signed lease, amendments, and any written communications. If no written lease exists, document the implied tenancy through bank records, cancelled checks, and tax returns. The estate attorney will need this documentation, and the buyer’s title company will request it during the sale.

Who Handles Repairs and Habitability After You Inherit Property With Tenants?

The estate, trust, or new owner steps into the prior landlord’s position and inherits the landlord’s obligations, including habitability. If the tenant reports an emergency repair such as a broken furnace, leaking roof, or failed water heater, the responsible party must respond quickly. The response must follow the same standard the original landlord would have been held to. Ignoring repair requests creates liability and may give the tenant legal grounds to withhold rent in many states.

Inherited rental properties often have a backlog of deferred maintenance. The deceased owner may have delayed repairs for years. Meanwhile, the tenant may have accepted below-market rent in exchange for tolerating problems. Inherited disrepair does not reset when the owner dies. The responsible party, whether the estate, trust, or new owner, is expected to address habitability issues on the same timeline any landlord would. For how deferred maintenance affects sale value, see the guide to selling an inherited property as-is.

What Should You Do If a Tenant Stops Paying Rent After the Owner Dies?

If a tenant stops paying rent after the owner dies, confirm the arrears, send written payment instructions, and follow the state’s nonpayment notice process only after legal authority is in place.

First, confirm the rent status before death. Review the deceased owner’s bank deposits to see whether the tenant was current. Tenants sometimes claim they paid when they did not.

Second, send a written notice confirming the new payment instructions. Include the name of the new payee (the estate, the trust, or the new owner), the payment address, and the due date. Send it by certified mail and keep a copy.

Third, if payment does not arrive, follow the state’s nonpayment process. This typically involves a pay-or-quit notice, followed by an eviction filing if the tenant does not cure. The executor or trustee needs authority to bring an eviction, so confirm authority is in place before filing.

Nonpayment during probate may require court approval before filing suit. Ask the estate attorney whether your state requires this step.

How Do Showings, Inspections, and Buyer Access Work With Tenants?

Tenants have the right to quiet enjoyment of the property, which limits how often and how intrusively you can schedule showings. Access for showings usually requires reasonable advance notice under state law and the lease, and some states or leases specify written notice and timing requirements.

If the tenant is uncooperative, document every showing request, every notice, and every denial. Offer reasonable accommodations (specific time windows, advance scheduling, keeping showings brief). Consider a modest incentive for cooperation. Forcing access without following notice procedures creates liability for the estate.

Uncooperative tenants significantly affect sale price and buyer pool. Professional photography becomes difficult, multiple showings cannot be scheduled efficiently, and buyers cannot inspect thoroughly. If the tenant actively obstructs, the practical options narrow to selling to an investor who can close without extensive inspections, or waiting for vacancy before listing.

Appraiser, inspector, and lender access. Showings are just the start. If a buyer is financing the purchase, the lender will require an appraisal, and most buyers will order an inspection. Both require more access than a standard showing. Appraisers may need measurements. Inspectors often need to check every room, the attic, the basement, the crawl space, or mechanical systems. A tenant who allows brief showings may still block inspection-quality access. When that happens, the deal usually cannot close with a financed buyer, and the property effectively becomes a cash-only sale at a reduced price.

What Do Buyers and Title Companies Need for an Occupied Inherited Property Sale?

Buyers and title companies usually need the lease, rent ledger, security deposit records, tenant estoppel, payment history, prior notices, and disclosure of any side agreements before they will close.

• Tenant estoppel certificate. A signed statement from the tenant confirming the lease terms, rent amount, security deposit, and any side agreements. Buyers rely on this more than on the lease itself because it catches verbal modifications. If the tenant claims a higher deposit or lower rent than your records show, resolve the discrepancy before finalizing the estoppel. Once signed, the estoppel becomes an important buyer-reliance document that can bind the parties on the facts it confirms, but it does not automatically replace the lease itself.
• Rent roll or rent ledger. A month-by-month record showing rent paid, rent owed, and any concessions or credits.
• Proof of the security deposit amount and location. Whether the deposit is in a separate account, the estate account, or documented elsewhere.
• Copies of all notices previously given to the tenant. Including any termination notices, rent increase notices, or cure notices.
• Payment history and any history of delinquency. Buyers want to know whether the tenant pays reliably.
• Disclosure of any side agreements, prepaid rent, or concessions. Anything the buyer will inherit that is not in the lease itself.

Missing or inconsistent documentation is one of the most common reasons occupied-property sales fall apart in diligence. Gather the package before listing the property, not after an offer comes in.

What Happens at Closing When You Sell Inherited Property With Tenants?

At closing, rent is prorated between seller and buyer, the security deposit is credited to the buyer, delinquent rent stays with the seller, the tenant receives written notice of the new owner, and the lease transfers automatically in most residential sales.

Rent prorations. The rent for the month of closing gets prorated between seller and buyer based on the closing date. If the tenant pays rent monthly on the first, and closing happens on the 15th, the seller keeps the first half and credits the buyer for the second half.

Security deposit transfer. The estate typically credits the buyer for the full security deposit amount at closing. The buyer then takes over the obligation to return it to the tenant at the end of the tenancy. Document this transfer on the closing statement. Crediting the buyer is not always enough. Several states, including California, require the seller to give the tenant written notice that the deposit has been transferred. The notice must identify the new holder before the seller is released from liability. Get proof of service or a signed acknowledgment from the tenant confirming receipt. Without it, the estate may remain liable if the buyer later fails to return the deposit. Confirm the state’s rules before closing.

Delinquent rent. If the tenant is behind on rent at closing, the closing statement usually does not credit the buyer for the arrears. Collection of past-due rent owed before closing stays with the seller; rent owed after closing belongs to the buyer. Include this in the purchase agreement to avoid disputes.

Tenant notification after closing. The buyer becomes the new landlord on closing day. Send the tenant a written notice within 24 to 48 hours after closing identifying the new owner, new payment instructions, and new contact information. Without this notice, tenants may continue sending rent to the old address or the estate.

Lease assignment or assumption. In most residential sales, the lease transfers automatically with the property and no separate assignment is needed. Commercial leases may have assignment clauses that require tenant consent or landlord notice. Check the lease before closing.

What If Heirs Disagree About Keeping or Removing the Tenant?

If heirs disagree, the legally authorized person should handle tenant communications while the heirs set a deadline for the keep-or-sell decision. If the disagreement cannot be resolved, mediation or a partition action may be needed.

Document any agreement in writing so the tenant receives one clear message. Carrying costs and tenant-related issues compound while heirs debate, so put a date on the decision. If the disagreement is structural (one heir will not agree to sell under any terms), the dispute may need to move to a partition action.

See our guide to selling inherited property with siblings for the broader framework on multi-heir decisions.

Does Selling an Inherited Property With Tenants Reduce the Sale Price?

Selling a property with a tenant in place does not automatically mean a lower sale price. It depends on the buyer pool, the rent, the tenant’s cooperation, and the property’s condition.

An experienced broker can tell you which path fits your property.

What Mistakes Should Heirs Avoid With Tenant-Occupied Inherited Property?

Inherited property with tenants creates legal exposure that most heirs do not expect. Avoid these mistakes.

1. Changing the locks or shutting off utilities. Changing locks or shutting off utilities without following the legal process is unlawful self-help in most situations and can create serious liability for the estate. It also destroys any legitimate grounds for removal.
2. Making informal promises to the tenant before confirming legal authority. Promises about rent, lease terms, or move-out dates made before authority is in place may not be enforceable but can be used against the estate later.
3. Collecting rent into personal accounts. Rent collected after death is estate income. Depositing it personally creates a tax and accounting problem and may constitute breach of fiduciary duty.
4. Assuming the lease died with the owner. The lease survives. Ignoring it does not make it disappear.
5. Listing the property for sale before confirming tenant cooperation. Buyers walk away when tenants refuse access. Assess cooperation before committing to a listing strategy.
6. Ignoring insurance. Many homeowner policies exclude or limit coverage on tenant-occupied or vacant-after-death properties. See our guide to inherited property insurance.

What Should You Say When You First Contact the Tenant?

When you first contact the tenant, identify your role, explain where rent should go, confirm that the existing lease remains in place, and avoid making promises about rent increases, eviction, or move-out dates.

Keep the first contact brief and human. Introduce yourself and your role (executor, trustee, or heir). Acknowledge that the transition is unexpected for them too. Tell them where rent should be paid going forward. Commit that no lease changes will be made without proper written notice. Set the expectation that you will follow up in writing with all details.

Follow the conversation with a written notice within 48 to 72 hours. The written notice confirms your authority, the new payment instructions, and the tenant’s current rights under the existing lease.

What NOT to say:

• “The lease is over now”
• “You need to be out by next week”
• “I own the house now, so I can change the locks”
• “Just send the rent to my personal account”
• “We’re going to raise the rent right away”

Each creates legal exposure and makes the transition harder to manage.

When Should You Bring in an Attorney, Property Manager, or Broker?

Bring in an estate attorney and CPA from day one. Add a landlord-tenant attorney if the tenancy is disputed or regulated, a property manager if you live far from the property, and a broker with tenant-occupied sale experience when you decide to sell.

How Do Different Tenant Situations Change the Sale Strategy?

The tenant’s lease status, payment history, and cooperation level determine whether you sell occupied to an investor, negotiate vacancy and sell to owner-occupants, or wait for the lease to expire.

Scenario 1: Month-to-month tenant in an inherited single-family home. An adult daughter inherits her father’s house in another state. A tenant has been paying month-to-month for three years on a handshake agreement. There is no written lease. Rent is current. The daughter wants to sell. Her best first step is documenting the implied tenancy through bank records. She should then send written notice confirming the new payment instructions. The next decision is whether to sell with the tenant in place to an investor, or give 60 days notice and sell vacant to owner-occupants. Carrying costs during any vacancy period should factor into the decision.

Scenario 2: Inherited duplex with one paying tenant and one nonpaying tenant. The executor inherits a two-unit property. Unit A has a paying tenant on a fixed-term lease. Unit B has a tenant who stopped paying four months before the owner died. The executor must pursue eviction on Unit B while preserving the Unit A lease. A pay-or-quit notice on Unit B comes first, followed by an eviction filing if the tenant does not cure. Rent from Unit A continues to flow during that process. The property can then be listed for sale to an investor buyer pool. Disclosing the pending eviction upfront helps prevent deal collapse in diligence.

Scenario 3: Out-of-state heir with a tenant-occupied home to sell. An heir lives 2,000 miles from the inherited property. She has never met the tenant. The tenant is on a fixed-term lease with eight months remaining, paying market rent, cooperative. She should hire a local property manager for tenant communication and rent collection. A local broker with tenant-occupied sale experience handles the listing. Investor buyers become the target market. Coordination happens remotely through the estate attorney. Selling occupied to an investor may close faster than waiting eight months for lease expiration.

What Should You Do Next If You Inherited Property With Tenants?

First, confirm your legal authority to act, whether through Letters Testamentary, a trust document, or court appointment. Second, locate the lease, security deposit records, and rent payment history. Those three documents drive every decision that follows. Third, get the right professionals involved: an estate attorney and CPA from day one, a landlord-tenant attorney if the tenancy is disputed or regulated, and a broker with tenant-occupied sale experience if you plan to sell.

If you plan to sell, the broker you use should understand how tenant status, lease terms, access issues, security deposits, and estate authority affect the transaction. Inherited Property Match helps heirs, executors, and trustees connect with brokers who have experience handling tenant-occupied inherited property sales. Every match is hand-selected by Alan and Rhett Fruitman, and there is no cost to you.

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Rhett Fruitman is the co-founder of Inherited Property Match and President of Real Estate Broker Match (REBM). He has a background at Citi Private Bank, CBRE, and in the 1031 exchange industry, and focuses on helping families navigate the legal, tax, and logistical complexities of selling inherited property.

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This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or real estate advice. Every estate situation is unique. We strongly encourage you to work with qualified professionals, including a probate attorney, CPA, and experienced real estate broker, before making any decisions related to inherited property. Inherited Property Match is a service of Real Estate Foundation, Inc.