Do You Need To Probate An Estate?

Probate is a specialized area of law. If you need to petition the probate court to administer an estate, consider contacting an experienced probate attorney soon after your loved one dies. A probate attorney can advise you about the legal steps required to administer the estate.

As a Santa Clara County probate real estate specialist, Kathleen works with experienced local probate attorneys. If you need a probate attorney, she can provide referrals to attorneys who practice in Santa Clara County.

Kathleen provides probate real estate services throughout Santa Clara County. Probate matters in Santa Clara County are handled by the Probate Division of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara.

Selling Real Property in Probate

• Executors and administrators are often faced with selling real property while managing the many other responsibilities involved in administering an estate.
• Real property is often one of the most valuable assets of an estate, making careful management of the sale particularly important.
• A court-appointed personal representative has fiduciary duties and responsibilities in administering the estate and handling its assets.
• The sale of estate real property requires careful attention to the probate process, applicable court requirements, and the personal representative's authority to act.
• Choosing a real estate broker with probate experience can help the personal representative navigate the real estate transaction while working with the estate's probate attorney.
• Kathleen represents executors and administrators in the sale of probate real property throughout Santa Clara County and manages the real estate sales process from preparation through closing.

Consultative Approach to Probate Real Estate Sales

Kathleen Daniels has more than 20 years of real estate experience and specializes in the sale of probate, trust, and conservatorship real property throughout Santa Clara County.

Every estate and every property presents different circumstances. Kathleen takes a consultative approach, beginning with an understanding of the fiduciary's responsibilities, the condition of the property, and the specific needs of the estate.

Her role is to provide knowledgeable real estate guidance, explain the options available for preparing and selling the property, and help the fiduciary make informed decisions throughout the real estate transaction.

Kathleen believes a successful working relationship begins with determining whether her experience and services are the right fit for the client's needs. If they are not, she will say so.