Sell a Probate Property in Texas — 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 Texas Probate Real Estate Sales Work
Texas probate is handled by the Statutory Probate Court (in 18 large counties) or County Court (elsewhere) 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 Texas Estates Code typically takes 6–9 months for independent administration; longer for dependent, but sale of real estate by the personal representative does not have to wait for the entire estate to close.
Required for most probate filings (executor cannot proceed pro se). For most estates with real property in Texas, retaining counsel is the standard practice because the deed transfer, lien clearance, and any tax considerations are simpler with attorney coordination.
Small estate procedures: Under $75,000 in personal property (Small Estate Affidavit). 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 Texas title company.
Counties we serve in Texas: Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, Travis, and others — see all Texas cities we serve.
Our 3-Step TX Probate Sale Process
Coordinate With the TX 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 TX-Specific Probate Timing
You get a written offer in 24–48 hours. The contract anticipates the 6–9 months for independent administration; longer for dependent 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 Texas 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 Texas intestacy rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need court approval to sell Texas 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 Texas statutes may require court approval — your attorney will confirm.
How long does Texas probate take from filing to Letters?
6–9 months for independent administration; longer for dependent. 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 Texas counties?
Yes — including Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, Travis, and other counties across the state. Our purchase process is the same statewide; we use a Texas title company experienced with probate closings.
Will I owe estate or inheritance tax in Texas?
Most states (including Texas) repealed their estate tax in recent years. Federal estate tax applies only to estates over the federal exemption (~$13.6M in 2024). Texas inheritance tax considerations vary by beneficiary class in some states — your attorney will confirm based on the estate.
Get Your Texas Probate Cash Offer
We coordinate with the personal representative and Statutory Probate Court (in 18 large counties) or County Court (elsewhere) timing. No court order required for most sales, no commissions, no repairs.