Probate in Alabama, in plain terms
If the house was solely in the deceased's name, it typically has to pass through probate court before it can be sold. In Alabama that's the probate court of the county where the person lived. The process can take a few months with a will and longer without one.
We can put the house under contract while probate is still open and close as soon as the court allows. That lets you stop paying insurance, utilities, and taxes on an empty house sooner.
We are not attorneys and this is not legal advice. We work alongside your probate attorney and can recommend local ones if you don't have one yet.
Multiple heirs
When siblings or cousins inherit together, everyone has to agree to sell. A clean cash offer with a fixed closing date is often the thing that gets everyone to yes, because nobody has to fund repairs or manage a listing.
Proceeds are split at closing by the title company according to the estate, so no one heir has to handle the money.
Leave what you don't want
Take the photos, the furniture you love, and the papers. Leave the rest. We'll clear out the house after closing. This alone saves most families weeks of weekends.
The house needs work
Older houses in Midtown, Crichton, Prichard, or out in the county often need a roof, plumbing, or full updating. That's normal for us. We buy as-is and price the work into our offer, which we show you in writing.
Common questions
Can I sell before probate is finished?
You can sign a contract, but the closing has to wait until the court grants authority to sell or the estate is closed. We're used to waiting and will hold the offer.
Will I owe taxes on the sale?
Inherited property usually gets a stepped-up basis to its value at the date of death, so many heirs owe little or no capital gains tax on a prompt sale. Confirm with a CPA.
One of the heirs lives in the house. Can you still buy it?
Yes. We can structure a closing date that gives them time to move, and in some cases have paid a moving allowance.