What is the difference between full authority and limited authority in California probate? How long does it take to sell a house in probate in California? What is overbidding in a California probate sale? Do I need court approval to sell probate property in California? By Maya Bovshow, CEO, Trust Properties USA Clients often ask […]
How Unqualified Contractors Often Create Estate Liability and Derail Sales
What are the risks of using unqualified contractors for estate property sales? Do trustees and executors have to used licensed contractors? By Maya Bovshow, CEO Trust Properties USA When it comes time to sell an inherited home, families often suggest, “I have my own contractors” or “I know a guy who’ll fix that roof really […]
What to Do When You Inherit a House in California, Part 4: Tax Implications
Will property taxes go up when I inherit a house in California? Does Prop 13 protect me against property tax increases? What did Prop 19 change about inheriting a house in California? By Maya Bovshow, CEO, Trust Properties USA One of the most common questions people ask after inheriting a house in Calfornia, is: “Am […]
What to Do When You Inherit a House in California, Part 3: Sell or Not Sell?
What are my options when I inherit a house? Should I sell, move-in, or rent? What if I inherit a house with other siblings? By Maya Bovshow, CEO, Trust Properties USA You’ve done the paperwork. You’ve secured the house you inherited. You’ve wrapped your head around probate or the trust. Now comes the big decision: […]
What to Do When You Inherit a House in California, Part 2: More Issues & Probate
What Common Issues May I Face in an Inherited House? Do I need to go through probate with a house I inherit? Can I get help with clean-out, property distribution, and evictions? By Maya Bovshow, CEO, Trust Properties USA Last week I talked about the very first things to do when you inherit a house […]
Blog Series: What to Do When You Inherit a House in California, Part 1: First Steps
What are the first steps when I inherit a house in California? What should I watch out for when inheriting a house? How do I handle the title of a house in California that I inherit? by Maya Bovshow, CEO, Trust Properties USA Welcome to Part I in our blog series on “What to Do […]
Putting Families First: Meet Lisa Gordon of Trust Properties USA | Probate And Trust Real Estate | Video Case Study
Trust Properties USA understands the emotional nature of taking on a loved one’s home after they pass. For a recent seller, preserving her brother’s memory was their biggest priority. That’s where Lisa Gordon stepped in. She sat down with the client, who traveled from out of state in order to get their late brother’s affairs […]
Meet Valerie Medina | Probate Real Estate Before & After Home Renovation | Video Case Study
Meet Valerie Medina. Thanks to her and Trust Properties USA, this property in Vista, California, had a night and day transformation. Our team was able to gain the seller over $100k in profit. Trust and probate real estate situations take conflict resolution and problem-solving. From evictions, clean-ups, and abandoned vehicle removal, at Trust Properties, we […]
Why You Really Need an Estate Plan – Maya Bovshow Explains in 40 Seconds
Does everyone need an estate plan? Can’t you get by with just a simple will? What happens if you don’t have a plan? Trust Properties USA CEO Maya Bovshow gives the 40 second argument for why every family needs a true estate plan!
Trust Properties USA Saved this Home from Squatters at No Up Front Cost to the Owners | Video Case Study
Trust Properties USA Realtor Associate Clarence Chavis walks us through a property that was once on the brink of fines and fees due to squatters and how the owners were able to bring it on the market, fully renovated, at zero up front cost to them. Trust Properties USA goes above and beyond with our […]