Unfortunately, we all come to difficult moments in life in which we would rather not be dealing with but they are necessary. We may be frustrated, angry, and sometimes resentful that we are forced to deal with the problem and we do not know where to turn for help. Sometimes we are grieving and do not want to be concerned with paperwork or legalities. Other times there are others who want to sway your decisions or stand up against you and try to take away what should be yours and sometimes the decisions are forced on you whether you want them or not.

 

Dealing with the estate of a loved one is one of those problems. You are in an emotional state and being told that you must deal with the estate at the same time. There may be other family members or friends who want to be in control of the estate and are willing to contest your position. All the paperwork must be handled properly and correctly.

 

Springtime Realty Inc. (STR) is here to assist and guide you in the process. No one can guarantee that it will not be stressful or completely problem-free but we can help lessen the aggravation and help bring it to a successful conclusion. From the paperwork to advice on how to speak with loved ones to making informed decisions regarding the estate, STR will be with you throughout the entire process.

 

What is Probate Court?

When a loved one passes and there is property or assets in their name, the person named in their will becomes the executor (male) or executrix (female) of the estate. This means that they are now responsible for all aspects pertaining to this estate. What happens if there is no will? Who becomes the responsible party? The Probate Court determines who shall be the executor of the estate based on proper paperwork which must be handled correctly and professionally.

 

How can STR assist you?

The goal of STR is for the process to move as quickly and efficiently as possible. STR will have its legal team review your documents or help you complete the proper documentation and will make sure everything is in order. The STR legal team will then file the paperwork in the appropriate county and work with you until the court gives its approval.  At that point, if the estate is in good condition, STR will aggressively market the estate to get you the highest possible sale (figure / value). In the event that the estate is in need of renovation or cannot be sold through the regular mortgage process, STR will find the appropriate all-cash buyer.

 

In my experience, the seller is often under the impression that they must spend exorbitant amounts of money renovating the estate in order to bring in the highest possible offer. Often the seller spends money on repairs that will not be covered by the final sale price. Our experience in the real estate market will save you from making these very costly and time consuming mistakes. STR will review all the possible scenarios with you and will assist you in making the most responsible decisions.

 

Are you the attorney?

We also look forward to working with attorneys who have either been court-appointed to handle the estate or been chosen by the family or executor as their advisor. We will keep you informed at every stage of the process. Should you or the family prefer that you handle all aspects of the probate, we will focus our energies and resources on marketing the estate and bringing in the highest possible selling price.