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Taxes on Inherited Property and Stepped Up Basis
Do you pay taxes on inherited property? Usually very little when you sell soon after. Learn how stepped up basis works, capital gains on an inherited house, and estate vs. inheritance tax.
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Cleanout, Repairs or Sell As Is? Selling an Inherited House
Should you clean out, repair or sell an inherited house as is? How to decide, which projects pay off, what selling as-is means, and where a designer’s eye helps.
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Can an Executor Sell a House? What Executors Should Know
Yes, an executor can sell a house once the court appoints them. Learn when court approval is needed, whether heirs must agree, and how long it takes.
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Selling an Inherited Home: What You Need to Know
Selling an inherited house? Start with the property. Learn your options, who can sell, taxes, the mortgage and how to sell with multiple heirs.
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Do All Heirs Have to Agree to Sell an Inherited House?
Do all heirs have to agree to sell property? It depends on whether the house is in probate, a trust, or already owned by the heirs. Here’s how each works.
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Can You Sell a House Before Probate?
Can you sell a house before probate? Not usually, but many homes skip probate entirely. Here’s when you can sell right away and how to use the time before the court appoints you.
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Meet Jolene
I’m Jolene Baijot, a real estate broker with more than 25 years of experience and over 1,000 transactions. I help families sell inherited homes, homes held in a trust and homes going through probate, and I help buyers and sellers with every kind of move. I write these guides so you can feel clear and confident about your next step.

