Sam Yusufi, Realtor®
Certified Probate & Trust Specialist
DRE# 02020587 · Legacy Real Estate & Associates
Someone you love has passed, and a house is part of what they left behind. Start with the question you're facing today. Each answer takes a few minutes to read.
Getting started
What should you do with an inherited house in the first 30 days? Does an inherited house have to go through probate in California? What are the most common mistakes when selling an inherited house?If the home is in probate
Who has the authority to sell a house in probate? What's the difference between full and limited authority in probate? What is a Notice of Proposed Action in a probate sale? How do overbids work in a California probate sale? How long does probate take in California?If the home is in a trust
How do you sell a house held in a trust in California?Preparing and selling
Should you sell an inherited house as-is or fix it up first? Who do you need on your team to settle an inherited house?Taxes
Do you pay capital gains tax when you sell an inherited house? Does Prop 19 apply to an inherited home in California?Reference
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Sam Yusufi, Realtor®
Certified Probate & Trust Specialist · DRE# 02020587
I'm happy to talk it through, on your timeline.
925.425.8929
How I can help
- I confirm who has the authority to sell before we ever talk about price.
- I build notice periods and court dates into the timeline from day one.
- I work alongside your attorney and CPA, not around them.
- I treat the home as your family's loss to move through with care, not a transaction to rush.
I serve families in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, San Ramon, Danville, Fremont, Union City, Newark, and San Leandro, across Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, in English, Farsi, Dari, and Hindi.
Questions about your family's situation?
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925.425.8929
sam@samyusufi.com
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