Guide
Texas Probate Real Estate Guide
A plain English walkthrough of selling a home through probate in Texas. Written by Scott C. Peck for families navigating the process.
What is inside
- 1.What probate means for a home sale in Texas and when you can start
- 2.The executor timeline: court filings, appraisals, and listing steps in order
- 3.How to avoid the most common probate real estate mistakes families make
- 4.When to sell as is versus investing in repairs before listing
- 5.Capital gains, stepped up basis, and what to talk to your CPA about
This guide is written for San Antonio families who have inherited a home and are deciding what to do next. It covers independent administration (the most common path in Texas), timelines from Bexar County courts, and real costs based on Scott C. Peck's experience with probate sales.