Most inherited property problems are not caused by bad luck. They are caused by things that could have been handled in advance but were not. A missing deed, a house full of belongings no one wants to sort, undisclosed debts, lapsed insurance, and family members who never talked about any of it. If you want to know what to do now so your kids don’t inherit a mess, this guide covers the practical issues that create chaos after a parent dies and the steps you can take to prevent them.
Red flags that your family is headed for a mess:
- No one knows how title is held
- No one local can get inside the house
- No one knows if insurance is current
- There may be a second mortgage, HELOC, or reverse mortgage
- One child is already living in the property
- The house has been vacant with no one checking it
- No one knows where the original documents are
- The estate plan has not been updated in 10+ years
If any of these apply, keep reading.
| Problem |
Why It Becomes a Mess |
What to Do Now |
| Deferred maintenance |
Heirs inherit a house that needs $30K–$50K+ in work before it can sell |
Address major systems (roof, HVAC, plumbing) while you can |
| House full of belongings |
Sorting decades of possessions delays the sale by weeks or months |
Start decluttering now; label valuables and sentimental items |
| No one knows where documents are |
Heirs spend weeks searching for the deed, will, insurance, and mortgage info |
Create one property file and tell someone where it is |
| Undisclosed debts on the property |
Mortgages, HELOCs, tax liens, and HOA balances surprise the family |
Disclose every financial obligation tied to the property |
| No family conversation |
Siblings inherit with conflicting assumptions and no plan |
Have one honest conversation about what happens to the property |
| Vacant property with no plan |
Frozen pipes, mold, break-ins, and lapsed insurance destroy value |
Assign someone to check the property weekly; confirm vacancy coverage |
| No trust or outdated estate plan |
The house may need to go through probate, which can take months to over a year |
Review the estate plan with an attorney; if a trust is used, confirm the deed is actually titled into it |
| Predatory buyers and scammers |
Grieving families get lowball offers and fraudulent pitches |
Warn the family now about common post-death scams |
What Physical Property Problems Should You Fix Before Your Kids Inherit a House?
Before your kids inherit a house, fix or document the property problems that most often reduce value or delay a sale: roof issues, HVAC problems, plumbing leaks, electrical hazards, water damage, unsafe conditions, unpermitted work, and major cleanout issues. If you cannot repair everything, create a clear photo and video record so your family can price, insure, and sell the property with fewer surprises. Aging parents often stop keeping up with the property years before they die, and by the time the family takes over, the house may need tens of thousands in repairs before it can be listed.
Buyers who purchase homes in poor condition are almost always investors. They price accordingly. Heirs who expected to net $400,000 discover they are looking at $320,000 after repair credits and a smaller buyer pool.
Unpermitted work creates a different kind of problem. A converted garage, an added bathroom, or an enclosed patio built without permits can stall a sale, complicate inspections, and reduce the appraised value. Heirs often have no idea the work was unpermitted until a buyer’s inspector flags it.
What to do now. If full repairs are not realistic, the walkthrough video and photo record described above helps heirs decide whether to sell as-is or invest in repairs. Pull permits for any past renovation work and confirm everything is up to code. A photo and video inventory also supports insurance claims and helps settle family disputes about the property’s condition.
How Should You Handle Hoarding or Decades of Belongings Before Your Kids Inherit a House?
A house packed with decades of belongings is one of the most emotionally and logistically overwhelming situations heirs face. Sorting through a lifetime of possessions while grieving takes weeks. Valuable items get thrown away because no one knows what they were. Sentimental items cause arguments because no one agrees on who gets what.
What to do now. Start while there is time. You do not need to clear everything out. Begin with three steps: label genuinely valuable items (jewelry, artwork, collectibles, antiques), separate sentimental items and discuss who wants what, and donate or discard things that have no financial or emotional value (see our guide to cleaning out an inherited house).
How Do You Prevent a Vacant House From Becoming a Problem for Your Kids?
To keep a vacant house from becoming your kids’ problem, assign a local person to check it weekly, keep insurance active, maintain utilities, secure entry points, forward the mail, and confirm the policy covers vacancy. The biggest risk is not just that the home is empty. It is that no one is responsible for catching small problems before they become expensive losses. When a parent moves to assisted living, goes to the hospital, or dies, the house often sits empty, and most families underestimate how quickly that happens.
Water leaks that would be caught immediately in an occupied home go unnoticed for weeks. Frozen pipes burst in winter. Mold grows behind walls. Mail piles up at the front door, signaling to everyone that nobody is home. Break-ins, vandalism, and squatters become real risks in some neighborhoods.
Insurance is a separate problem. Many standard homeowner’s policies have vacancy clauses that limit or void coverage after 30 to 60 days. If no one notifies the insurer and the house has a loss, the claim can be denied entirely. For more on how coverage works after a death, see our guide to inherited property insurance.
Liability is another risk most families overlook. A swimming pool, a damaged sidewalk, an unfenced yard, or a collapsing porch railing can all create premises liability for the estate. If someone is injured on the property during the vacancy gap and the insurance has lapsed or does not cover vacant properties, the estate may face significant liability, and anyone actively controlling the property should get legal and insurance guidance quickly.
What to do now. Beyond the basics above, keep heat on in winter to prevent frozen pipes. Set timers on interior lights. Ask the insurance carrier whether a vacant-home endorsement or separate vacancy policy is needed. If you do not have a local contact who can get inside the property quickly in an emergency, identify one now.
Who Should You Have on Call Locally Before Your Kids Inherit the House?
If the property may sit vacant or if heirs live out of state, do not wait until after a death to find local help. Identify these contacts now:
- Locksmith
- Handyman or general contractor
- Cleaner or junk removal service
- Estate sale company
- Property manager (if the property is far from all heirs)
- Real estate broker with inherited property experience
- Local attorney (if the family’s estate attorney is in another state)
Having this bench ready lets the family act within days instead of scrambling for weeks.
What Property Information Should Your Kids Be Able to Find Quickly?
Your kids should be able to quickly find the deed, title information, trust or will, mortgage details, insurance policy, tax bills, utility accounts, access codes, key locations, vendor contacts, and known property issues. Put this information in one property file and tell at least one trusted person where it is. After a parent dies, heirs need these answers immediately.
Without them, bills go unpaid, insurance questions go unanswered, and the property sits. Heirs describe spending weeks digging through filing cabinets, calling banks, and guessing passwords.
What to do now. Create a single property file with the following: current deed (showing how title is held), trust document (if one exists), will, mortgage statement and lender contact, homeowner’s insurance policy and agent contact, property tax bills, and HOA documents. Also include: alarm code and monitoring company, location of all keys and garage openers, passwords for utility accounts and the mortgage portal, and the contact information for any vendors (lawn, pool, pest control, cleaning). For a full document checklist, see our guide to preparing to inherit property.
Store this file somewhere one other person can access, such as a fireproof safe, attorney’s office, or secure shared digital folder. Tell one family member where it is.
What Access Information Should Your Kids Have for the Property?
Document all of the following:
- House keys (front, back, side doors)
- Mailbox key
- Gate code
- Garage remote location
- Smart lock app and login
- Security camera system and login
- Thermostat or smart home app access
- Location of any hidden spare keys
- Who already has access (neighbor, caregiver, housekeeper, handyman, or anyone else who can enter the property)
After a death, you may want to change locks or reset codes, which is hard if you do not know what systems are in place.
What Utility Accounts and Service Contracts Should You Document?
Autopay for utilities, lawn care, pest control, pool service, alarm monitoring, and internet is often tied to a parent’s personal bank account or credit card. When that account is frozen after death, services stop without warning. The lawn goes uncut. The alarm company stops monitoring. The pool turns green.
Many bills are now paperless. Statements may only go to one email address that heirs cannot access. Two-factor authentication may be tied to the parent’s phone. Even when heirs know an account exists, they may not be able to log in without the phone and the email. If your parent uses a password manager, make sure at least one family member knows the master password. If they do not, consider setting up Apple Legacy Contact for Apple accounts and Google Inactive Account Manager for Google accounts so loved ones have a path to access key data after a death.
What to do now. Make a list of every active service contract and autopay tied to the property. Include the vendor name, account number, and how payment is set up. If anything is on autopay from a personal account, the family will need to transition those payments quickly after a death. Consider a shared family email for property-related accounts.
What Valuables, Firearms, Prescriptions, and Storage Locations Should Your Family Know About?
Beyond the general belongings in the house, certain items need specific attention. Jewelry, cash, and collectibles can disappear if the house is unsecured after a death. Original estate documents (the signed will, trust, and powers of attorney) need to be located fast. Safe deposit box keys and safe combinations should be documented somewhere accessible.
Firearms and prescription medications both require secure handling. Firearms left in an unsecured house create liability. Prescription drugs, especially controlled substances, should be disposed of properly.
Families often think only about the house and miss off-site storage, safe deposit boxes, detached garages or workshops, and vehicles or equipment stored elsewhere.
What to do now.
- Identify where valuables are kept, including off-site locations
- Document safe combinations, safe deposit box locations, and key locations
- Record any storage unit addresses and access codes
- Confirm firearms are stored securely and that someone in the family knows where they are
- Have a plan for prescription drug disposal
What Debts and Costs Should You Disclose Before Your Kids Inherit Property?
Before your kids inherit property, disclose every debt, lien, unpaid bill, tax issue, mortgage, HELOC, reverse mortgage, HOA balance, tenant arrangement, and carrying cost tied to the property. These are the financial surprises that most often force rushed decisions, delay sales, or reduce what the family ultimately receives. Heirs find out when the bills arrive or when a title search reveals liens they did not know existed.
Property tax delinquencies accumulate quietly. A parent who stopped paying property taxes two or three years before death can leave the heirs with a significant balance due, and in some jurisdictions the property may be at risk of a tax sale.
The absence of liquid cash in the estate creates a different kind of pressure. When the property is the estate’s primary asset and there is no cash to cover carrying costs, heirs face mounting monthly expenses (mortgage, taxes, insurance, utilities, maintenance) with no income to offset them. That pressure can force a below-market sale. For the full monthly cost breakdown, see our guide to the real cost of keeping inherited property.
Unknown tenants or informal living arrangements add another layer. A parent who rented a room to a friend, let a relative stay “temporarily,” or had an informal arrangement with no lease creates legal and logistical complications for heirs who need to sell.
Can Medicaid Take Your House After You Die?
Medicaid usually does not ‘take’ a house automatically after death, but Medicaid estate recovery may allow the state to seek repayment from the estate after a parent dies. If the house is one of the estate’s main assets, that claim can affect whether the property must be sold or how much equity heirs ultimately receive. Heirs who expected $200,000 in equity may find a $150,000 recovery claim waiting at the title desk. The rules and enforcement practices vary by state. If a parent receives Medicaid long-term care benefits, ask an elder law attorney whether the estate may face a recovery claim and, if so, if anything can be done in advance to avoid such a claim.
Will Property Taxes Go Up After Your Kids Inherit the House?
Many aging homeowners benefit from senior, homestead, or disability exemptions that lower their annual property tax bill. Property tax treatment after a death is highly state- and exemption-specific. In many cases, reassessment or the loss of an exemption can cause the tax bill to jump significantly. Heirs who assumed $3,000 a year in property taxes may discover the actual post-transfer bill is $8,000 or more. Some states have parent-child exclusions or similar rules, but they vary and often involve filing deadlines. Do not assume the current tax bill is the future tax bill.
What to do now. Make a written list of every financial obligation tied to the property: mortgage, HELOC, reverse mortgage, property taxes, HOA dues, special assessments, liens, insurance premiums, utilities, maintenance costs, and any unpaid bills. Tell the family about any tenants, occupants, or informal arrangements.
Check what property tax exemptions are currently in place and confirm whether they will survive a transfer. If a parent received Medicaid long-term care benefits, ask an elder law attorney about potential estate recovery claims. If there is no liquid cash available to cover 3 to 6 months of carrying costs after a death, consider establishing a small reserve now. For more on how debts affect heirs, see our guide to inherited property and debt.
How Can You Prevent Family Disputes Over an Inherited House?
To prevent family disputes over an inherited house, tell your kids what you want to happen, identify who will make decisions, disclose whether anyone is living in the property, and put the plan in writing. Silence is what turns different assumptions into conflict. When a parent never says what should happen to the house, every heir fills the gap with their own expectations. One sibling expects to keep the house. Another assumes everything gets sold and split. A third had no idea the property even existed. When those assumptions collide, the conflict can take months or years to resolve.
One child already living in the property is one of the most difficult situations. They may have emotional attachment, financial dependence on below-market or free housing, and sometimes a legal argument for staying. The other heirs want to sell. Nobody planned for this. For more on this specific situation, see our guide to what happens when one sibling is living in an inherited house.
Personal property creates its own set of conflicts. Jewelry, photo albums, heirlooms, and furniture become flashpoints when there is no written plan. Small disagreements about the contents of the house can poison the larger conversation about selling it.
What to do now. Have one honest family conversation about what happens to the property. Who is in charge? Should it be sold or kept? If one child wants to buy out the others, how does that work? Put something in writing, even if it is informal. Name a decision-maker in the trust or will. Address personal property separately: who gets specific items, and how will the rest be handled? For more on multi-heir dynamics, see our guide to selling inherited property with siblings.
How Do You Start the Conversation About What Happens to the House?
Try one of these:
- “I read a guide about how messy probate can be, and it made me realize I don’t even know where the water shut-off valve is at your place. Can we do a walkthrough together?”
- “I want to make sure we can honor your wishes without the courts getting involved. Can we sit down and look at how the deed is set up?”
- “I have no idea what happens to the house if something happens to you. Can we talk about it for 10 minutes?”
The goal is not to plan the entire estate in one conversation. The goal is to break the silence.
What Legal Planning Helps Your Kids Avoid Probate and Property Problems?
Legal planning helps your kids avoid probate and property problems by making sure the right documents exist, the deed matches the plan, and someone has authority to manage the property if you become incapacitated or die. A trust only helps avoid probate if the house is actually titled into it. This section is intentionally brief because each of these topics is covered in depth in our dedicated guides, but here are the main issues that create legal chaos when they are not handled.
No trust in place. The house may need to go through probate, depending on how title is held and what other transfer mechanisms are in place. If formal probate is required, it can take months or longer than a year depending on the state, court, and complexity. A revocable living trust avoids this for properly titled property. See our guide to whether parents should put their house in a trust.
A trust that was created but never funded. The deed was never transferred into the trust. This is one of the most common estate planning failures. The property still goes through probate despite the trust’s existence. Verify the deed, not just the trust document.
An outdated estate plan. A plan written 15 years ago may not reflect the current family situation. Marriages, divorces, births, deaths, moves to new states, and changes in property value all warrant a review. Update every 3 to 5 years.
No powers of attorney. Without a durable financial power of attorney, nobody can manage the property if the parent becomes incapacitated. The family may need a court-supervised conservatorship, which is slow and expensive.
Property in another state. Out-of-state real estate can trigger a second probate proceeding called ancillary probate. A trust avoids this. See our guide to ancillary probate.
What Hidden Property Issues Should You Tell Your Family About Now?
Tell your family about any hidden property issue that could affect title, value, insurance, liability, or the ability to sell the home. That includes unpermitted work, liens, boundary disputes, reverse mortgages, life estates, environmental concerns, open code issues, insurance claims, buried oil tanks, failing septic systems, and unresolved neighbor disputes. These surprises are harder to plan for, but a single honest conversation can surface most of them.
| Hidden Issue |
Why It Becomes a Problem |
| Environmental contamination (commercial/industrial) |
Liability follows the property; cleanup can cost tens of thousands. See our guide to environmental due diligence. |
| Unresolved contractor lien |
Shows up on title search and can delay or block a sale |
| Easement, encroachment, or boundary dispute |
Surfaces during the sale process and can reduce the property’s value or complicate closing |
| Reverse mortgage |
Loan becomes due after the borrower dies; estate has 30 days to respond initially, though extensions may be available. Some non-borrowing spouses may qualify for a deferral. See our reverse mortgage guide. |
| Life estate or use restriction |
Someone may have the legal right to live in the property even after the owner dies |
| Buried oil tank or failing septic system |
Can derail a sale and force major credits or repairs; often managed quietly for years, so the family may not know they exist |
| Pending insurance claim, open code issue, unresolved permit, or neighbor dispute |
Do not show up on a standard title search; surface during the sale or when the city sends a notice |
What to do now. Ask directly: are there any open disputes, unpermitted work, unresolved neighbor issues, or claims tied to this property? Pulling a preliminary title report ($200-$500) while the parent is alive can reveal liens, encumbrances, and ownership issues before they become surprises.
What Scams Should Families Watch for After a Parent Dies?
After a parent dies, families should watch for lowball investor offers, fake contractor pitches, deed fraud, mail theft, identity theft, and anyone pressuring heirs to sign quickly. The safest rule is simple: do not respond to unsolicited offers or sign property documents without a broker, attorney, or trusted advisor reviewing them first.
| Scam Type |
How It Works |
| Predatory investor offers |
Investors monitor obituaries and probate filings, then contact heirs with unsolicited lowball offers by mail, phone, or in person within days of a death |
| Fake contractor or cleanup pitches |
Someone shows up claiming the family “called for an estimate,” offers to clear the house for a suspiciously low price, or pressures the family into signing a contract during a vulnerable moment |
| Deed fraud |
Scammers file fraudulent deeds to transfer ownership of vacant properties without the family’s knowledge; by the time the fraud is discovered, the property may have been sold or encumbered |
| Mail theft |
Bills, bank statements, and legal correspondence sitting in an unattended mailbox at a vacant home expose the family to identity theft and financial fraud |
What to do now. Warn the family about these risks before a death occurs. After a death, do not respond to unsolicited offers without consulting your broker or attorney. Forward or hold the mail immediately. Consider a title monitoring service for any property that will be vacant for an extended period. Never sign anything under pressure.
What Should You Prepare for Inherited Condos, Rentals, Land, and Commercial Property?
If the property is a condo or in an HOA, check dues, transfer rules, resale certificate requirements, and any pending special assessments.
If it is a rental property, confirm all leases, security deposit locations, tenant contact information, and who has keys. If the property is rented, someone will need to step into the owner or landlord role immediately after a death, but who that is depends on how title is held and whether the property is being handled through probate, a trust, or an entity.
If it is land, confirm access rights, boundary surveys, property tax status, and any maintenance obligations (fencing, easements, weed abatement).
If it is commercial property, confirm environmental history, tenant leases, CAM reconciliations, and vendor contracts. Commercial properties have higher carrying costs and more complex due diligence.
What Should You Do This Week, This Month, and This Quarter So Your Kids Don’t Inherit a Real Estate Mess?
Start with the actions that prevent the most confusion: confirm how title is held, locate the estate documents, verify insurance, document access, disclose debts, create the property brief, and assign someone to monitor the home if it becomes vacant. Then use the next quarter to address larger legal, maintenance, title, and tax issues before your kids have to handle them under pressure.
What Should You Do This Week to Prevent an Inherited Property Mess?
- Pull the current deed from the county recorder’s office and confirm how the title is held
- Locate the will and trust (if they exist) and verify the deed is actually in the trust
- Check that homeowner’s insurance is current and ask about vacancy limits
- Change the locks or confirm who has keys and who else currently has access
- Write down the alarm code, utility account logins, and key locations
- Take a walkthrough video and photograph every room, known defects, and the exterior
What Should You Do This Month to Prepare the Property for Your Kids?
- Create the one-page property brief (see below) and tell one person where it is
- Have the family conversation about what happens to the property
- Disclose all debts, liens, and financial obligations tied to the property
- List every active service contract and autopay tied to the property
- Start decluttering: label valuables, separate sentimental items, donate or discard the rest
- Assign someone to check the property regularly if it becomes vacant
- Identify your local bench: locksmith, handyman, cleaner, estate sale company, broker, attorney
What Should You Do This Quarter to Avoid Bigger Property Problems Later?
- Consult an estate planning attorney if no trust or will is in place
- Address the most urgent deferred maintenance (roof leaks, HVAC, plumbing)
- Pull a preliminary title report to surface any liens or encumbrances
- Check what property tax exemptions are in place and whether they survive a transfer
- Review and update the estate plan if it has not been reviewed in the last 3-5 years
- Confirm powers of attorney (financial and health care) are in place
- Document all off-site storage: storage units, safe deposit boxes, detached structures
What Should Go in a One-Page Property Brief for Your Kids?
A one-page property brief should answer the questions your kids will need answered in the first 48 hours after a death: who controls the property, how title is held, where documents are, what debts exist, who has access, what vendors are involved, and what you want done with the property. It is not a legal document. It is a practical map for the family. Use this list as your template, store it somewhere one other person can access, and tell them where it is.
- Property address
- How title is held (sole ownership, joint tenancy, trust, other)
- Whether the deed is actually in the trust
- Mortgage lender and approximate balance
- Insurance carrier, policy number, and agent contact
- Property tax status (current or delinquent) and any exemptions in place (senior, homestead, disability)
- HOA management company contact (if applicable)
- Alarm code and monitoring company
- Key locations (house keys, mailbox key, garage opener)
- Gate code, smart lock app login, security camera login
- Who else currently has keys or access
- Utility providers and main account contacts
- Autopays and service contracts tied to the property
- Whether anyone is currently living in the property
- Safe combination, safe deposit box location, and key location
- Off-site storage (storage units, detached structures, vehicles stored elsewhere)
- Where original documents are stored (trust, will, deed, powers of attorney)
- Known issues (deferred maintenance, liens, tenants, code violations, disputes)
- Parent’s wishes for the property (sell, keep, or give to a specific heir)
- Family decision-maker (name and contact)
- Estate attorney contact
- CPA contact
- Preferred local vendors (locksmith, handyman, property manager)
Frequently Asked Questions About Helping Your Kids Avoid an Inherited Property Mess
What Mistakes Create the Biggest Problems for Kids Who Inherit Property?
Not setting up a trust (or setting one up but never transferring the deed), not disclosing debts on the property, not maintaining the house, and never having a conversation with the family about what should happen to the property. Each of these is preventable.
How Do You Talk to Aging Parents About Estate Planning Without Making It Awkward?
Frame it around making things easier for the family, not around death. A good opener: “I want to make sure we are not stuck in probate for a year if something happens.” Offer to help with the process rather than telling them what to do.
What Is the Difference Between Legal Planning and Practical Property Preparation?
Legal planning covers trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and title. Practical preparation covers everything else: the physical condition of the property, document organization, the family conversation, disclosing debts, handling personal belongings, and having a plan for vacancy. Both matter. Most families focus on legal planning and skip practical preparation entirely.
Can You Help Your Parents Prepare if They Will Not Set Up a Trust?
Yes. Many of the steps in this guide (documenting the property’s condition, organizing key documents, having the family conversation, disclosing debts, creating the property brief) do not require any legal action. They just require initiative.
What Can You Do if a Parent Refuses to Plan for the House?
You cannot force a parent to create a trust or update their will. But you can take some steps on your own: pull the deed to confirm how the title is held, identify the insurance carrier, note the condition of the property, and make sure you know who the family attorney and CPA are. Even partial preparation is better than none.
What Happens if One Child Is Local and the Others Live Out of State?
The local child often ends up doing most of the work by default. Plan for this now. Agree on how responsibilities and costs will be shared. If the local child will be checking the property, managing vendors, and handling the cleanout, that should be acknowledged and compensated from the estate.
What Should You Do if an Inherited House Has Been Vacant for Years?
Start with a physical inspection to assess the current condition. Check for water damage, mold, pest infestation, and structural issues. Confirm insurance is in place and covers vacancy. Secure the property immediately. Pull a title report to check for liens or tax delinquencies. The longer a property sits vacant, the more it costs to bring it back to sellable condition.
What Should Parents Write Down Besides Legal Documents?
Alarm codes, key locations, gate codes, smart lock and camera logins, utility account credentials, vendor contacts, safe combinations, storage unit locations, the location of valuables, and any known property issues (unpermitted work, neighbor disputes, deferred repairs, open permits). These practical details are what families scramble to find in the first week after a death.
What Should You Do Next to Make Inheriting Property Easier for Your Kids?
To make inheriting property easier for your kids, start with the highest-impact steps: create the property brief, have the conversation, disclose debts, organize documents, and identify local help. You do not need to solve everything at once, but each step reduces the number of decisions your family will have to make later. Figuring out what to do so your kids don’t inherit a mess is not one big decision. It is a series of small ones, and every one of them counts.
For the full pre-death planning process, see our guide to preparing to inherit property. For a look at what families most commonly regret not doing, see our guide to what heirs wish their parents had done.
If your family is already facing an inherited property sale, Inherited Property Match connects you with a vetted broker who specializes in probate, trust, and multi-heir sales, at no cost to you.
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About the Author
Rhett Fruitman is the co-founder of Inherited Property Match and President of Real Estate Broker Match (REBM). With a background at Citi, CBRE, and in the 1031 exchange industry, Rhett created Inherited Property Match to connect families selling inherited property with experienced, vetted brokers who specialize in probate sales, trust sales, and multi-heir situations.
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This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or real estate advice. Every family situation is unique. We strongly encourage you to work with qualified professionals, including an estate planning 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.