Florida probate & inherited homes
Selling an inherited Florida house during probate.
Florida has two real probate paths — and Gulf Coast second homes often add homestead or out-of-state owner steps. Get a no-obligation cash offer once someone has authority to sell.
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Options for an inherited Florida home
The right path depends on estate size, the will, homestead status, and whether the owner lived in Florida.
Sell during probate with proper authority
Once a Personal Representative has authority to sell — through a Power of Sale clause or court approval — many Florida estates can close a sale while probate is still open instead of carrying the house for months.
Summary Administration when it fits
Smaller estates (under $75,000) or estates where the person has been gone more than two years may qualify for Summary Administration — often much faster than Formal Administration.
Wait for probate to close
Some families prefer to keep the house until the estate finishes. That can work when carrying costs are manageable and everyone agrees — but Formal Administration still means a real wait.
Sell to us for a fast cash exit — how we help
Once someone has authority to sell, a cash purchase can simplify timing — as-is condition, flexible closing, and a real person walking through next steps with the estate. Submit the form above and we will follow up personally.
Use the form above →What to know about Florida probate
Florida has two common paths. Summary Administration is for estates under $75,000, or when the person has been gone more than two years — often about 4 to 8 weeks. Formal Administration covers larger or more typical estates and often takes 6 to 12+ months.
A Power of Sale clause in the will lets the Personal Representative sell without extra court approval at each step. Without it, a court petition is usually needed. There is also a 3-month creditor claims period — a sale can often happen before that window closes, but proceeds may be held until it does.
Homestead is a Florida-specific issue that matters a lot: if the deceased is survived by a spouse or minor child, homestead property generally passes directly to them regardless of what the will says, and families often need a Petition to Determine Homestead Status before a sale can proceed. If the person lived out of state but owned Florida property — common for Gulf Coast vacation homes — Florida usually requires ancillary probate so the Florida house can be handled here. Florida has no state inheritance or estate tax.
We buy inherited houses as-is once the estate has authority to sell — with flexible timing and a real person following up.
Florida Probate FAQs
Related situations
Probate is one path. We also help Florida homeowners facing other hard timing problems.
Ready when you are
Same form, same team. No repairs, no fees, no obligation — once the estate has authority to sell.
Process note: Florida probate paths, homestead status, Power of Sale language, and ancillary probate for out-of-state owners all depend on the specific estate and title facts.
This page is general information about Florida probate and selling inherited property, not legal or tax advice. Consult a licensed Florida attorney about your situation.