CASE STUDY PROBATE AND TRUST HELP The Challenge Rita’s ex-husband Philip passed away leaving behind his San Diego estate and a 750 square foot house to their children. She was appointed as the San Diego Executor and she became responsible for the San Diego probate including the house. She felt overwhelmed and didn’t know what…
DetailsAfter visiting the city of San Jose, Costa Rica and experiencing feeling uncomfortable, it occurred to me that with the right help I could have felt safe. I was uncomfortable in San Jose because I don’t speak the language and everyone around me didn’t speak English. I am a communicator and I managed, a little,…
DetailsEstate Representative Protects a Father’s Legacy Attorney Doug Murphy introduced his client Rita Hess to me because she was going to be appointed as Administrator of her children’s father’s estate. The decedent, Rita’s ex-husband had been living in the San Diego area east of North Park and the house needed sold to settle…
DetailsA Fast Sale for the Trustee Siblings Mike and Patty were looking for help to prepare and sell their mother’s home of over 20 years in the sweet city of Santee in San Diego County. Their mother had started to fix up the exterior of the house. A new roof was installed, windows,…
DetailsImportant Considerations for the Executor of Estate In the past few months I’ve spoken with several Executors of Estate and Administrators responsible for a San Diego property in probate that think the best decision is to sell the San Diego estate home directly to a cash investor. Part of the San Diego probate…
DetailsA Quick Overview of the California Probate Process San Diego Probate isn’t as complicated as in some states, but it can be pricey. Apparently the attorney fees can be a flat fee or hourly for probate work in other states. In California the fee is referred to as “statutory fee.” It is an…
DetailsSelling a Probate Property: What Improvements Should I Make Before Selling a Probate or Trust Property? Part 10 of 10 One of the most common questions I’m asked from personal representatives of an estate is regarding what improvements they should pay for before listing the San Diego house in probate or a trust…
DetailsSelling a Probate Property: What Improvements Should I Make Before Selling a Probate or Trust Property? Part 9 of 10 One of the most common questions I’m asked from personal representatives of an estate is regarding what improvements they should pay for before listing the home for sale. Presenting a San Diego house…
DetailsSelling a Probate Property: What Improvements Should I Make Before Selling a Probate or Trust Property? Part 8 of 10 As a San Diego Probate and Trust Real Estate Specialist, I understand that the goal is to get the most money for your probate or trust property. Often times, spending a little translates into big…
DetailsSelling a Probate Property: What Improvements Should I Make Before Selling a Probate or Trust Property? Part 7 of 10 Of course, most San Diego homebuyers appreciate updated amenities in a house that they consider being their next home. And it isn’t any secret that “updated” kitchens and baths are appealing. That said, updated can…
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