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If you’ve inherited a property, or are managing a trust or probate estate — you don’t have to navigate it alone. I specialize in simplifying the process, every step of the way.
As a Certified Probate and Trust Specialist, I help Bay Area families, fiduciaries, and attorneys navigate complex real estate decisions with confidence and care.
Selling a home held in a trust or probate can feel overwhelming — but with the right guidance, it doesn’t have to be. I specialize in helping families, fiduciaries, and attorneys across the Bay Area handle trust and probate real estate with care and clarity.
Initial Consultation: A brief call to understand the situation, timeline, and what matters most to you.
Property Review: I’ll assess the home and recommend whether it’s ready to sell or needs light preparation or repairs.
Attorney & Fiduciary Coordination: I work directly with legal teams to keep everything compliant and on track.
Strategic Marketing & Sale: From pricing to prep, negotiation to close — I manage the full process and keep you informed at every step.
With me, you’ll get honest answers, personalized guidance, and a plan built around your needs — not a cookie-cutter process. Let’s take the first step together.
A probate sale happens when someone passes away without placing their home in a trust. In California, this means the court oversees the process. An executor (named in the will) or an administrator (appointed by the court) is responsible for selling the home. Some sales require a court hearing to confirm the sale, while others can move forward with fewer court steps if the executor is granted independent authority.
A trust sale occurs when a property is held in a living trust and the trustee sells it after the original owner has passed. These sales typically do not require court involvement, making them simpler and faster than probate sales. The trustee must still act in the best interest of all beneficiaries throughout the process.
Trust sale: Often 30–60 days, similar to a traditional real estate sale.
Probate sale: Typically 9–18 months, depending on whether court confirmation is required, the complexity of the estate, and the court’s schedule.
No. In California, some executors are granted “independent authority” under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (IAEA). This allows them to sell a property without a court confirmation hearing. If independent authority is not granted, or if there are objections, the court must approve the sale.
Not necessarily. With the right preparation and marketing, probate and trust sales can achieve fair market value or higher. The legal status of the sale doesn’t determine the outcome as much as how the property is presented and marketed.
Probate: Court filing fees, attorney fees, and standard real estate costs such as marketing, photography, and staging.
Trust: Typically does not involve court filing fees but includes the same real estate preparation and marketing costs.
In most cases, these expenses are paid through the estate or trust, not directly out of pocket by family members.
Let’s talk about how we can make this process smoother for you.
To Myron, there’s nothing better than the feeling of helping a client make the biggest purchase of their life and serving as a trusted advocate when they decide to sell their home.