Sell a Probate Property in New York — Faster Than You Think
Close in 7–14 days once Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration are issued. We work with executors, administrators, and probate attorneys directly.
Get Your Cash Offer NowHow New York Probate Real Estate Sales Work
New York probate is handled by the Surrogate's Court in the county where the decedent was domiciled. Authority to manage estate assets is documented by Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration. The full probate process under NY SCPA (Surrogate's Court Procedure Act) and EPTL typically takes 7–12 months typical; can extend longer in NYC counties, but sale of real estate by the personal representative does not have to wait for the entire estate to close.
Not strictly required but standard for any estate with real property. For most estates with real property in New York, retaining counsel is the standard practice because the deed transfer, lien clearance, and any tax considerations are simpler with attorney coordination.
Small estate procedures: Less than $50,000 (Voluntary Administration / SCPA 1301). These provide simplified paths when the estate qualifies — generally limited to personal property, with real estate following standard probate.
Our role: we sign a purchase contract with the personal representative, hold the price firm during the wait for Letters and through any creditor-claim period, then close 7–14 days after authority and clear title are confirmed. We coordinate with your probate attorney and the New York title company.
Counties we serve in New York: Erie, Monroe, Onondaga, Albany, Niagara, and others — see all New York cities we serve.
Our 3-Step NY Probate Sale Process
Coordinate With the NY Personal Representative
We meet with the executor or administrator, walk through the property, and review the estate's posture — outstanding debts, any contested claims, beneficiary alignment. We can assess remotely if the PR is out of state.
Written Cash Offer With NY-Specific Probate Timing
You get a written offer in 24–48 hours. The contract anticipates the 7–12 months typical; can extend longer in NYC counties probate timeline and holds price firm during the wait. We do not require court approval of the sale unless your attorney determines it's needed under New York law.
Close With Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration in Hand
Title company confirms Letters and clear title, settles any liens or estate debts at closing, and wires proceeds to the estate account. The PR then distributes to beneficiaries per the will or New York intestacy rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need court approval to sell New York probate real estate?
It depends. Personal representatives operating under Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration with full powers (granted by the will or by statute) generally do not need separate court approval for routine sales. Dependent administrations, will contests, or specific New York statutes may require court approval — your attorney will confirm.
How long does New York probate take from filing to Letters?
7–12 months typical; can extend longer in NYC counties. The wait for Letters specifically is typically 2–8 weeks after filing depending on whether the probate is informal or formal, contested or uncontested. Real-estate sales can be signed in expectation of Letters and closed once issued.
What if the estate is being challenged?
A will contest or dependent administration adds time and may require court approval of any real-estate sale. We work in both postures — uncontested estates close fastest, contested estates can still close once the court has resolved the dispute or approved the sale.
Do you buy in all New York counties?
Yes — including Erie, Monroe, Onondaga, Albany, Niagara, and other counties across the state. Our purchase process is the same statewide; we use a New York title company experienced with probate closings.
Will I owe estate or inheritance tax in New York?
Most states (including New York) repealed their estate tax in recent years. Federal estate tax applies only to estates over the federal exemption (~$13.6M in 2024). New York inheritance tax considerations vary by beneficiary class in some states — your attorney will confirm based on the estate.
Get Your New York Probate Cash Offer
We coordinate with the personal representative and Surrogate's Court timing. No court order required for most sales, no commissions, no repairs.