Probate
Court requirements and fiduciary duty shape every step. We handle them with process, not pressure.
I amhandling an estateFor executors, administrators and families who did not expect this role. Plain explanations, a calm timeline, and help with the house itself.Start here
I ama probate professionalFor attorneys, fiduciaries, administrators and trustees who need court-compliant real estate execution and clean reporting.For professionalsProbate transactions operate within a legal and procedural framework that differs significantly from conventional sales. As a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist, Jenn Pfeiffer understands that pricing strategy, disclosures, marketing and timelines are shaped by court requirements and fiduciary duty, not market norms alone.
This part of the site serves two groups: people personally responsible for administering an estate, and professionals overseeing probate transactions on behalf of others. Each path offers precise, role-specific guidance while maintaining compliance, transparency and process integrity throughout.
Probate decisions benefit from structure, not urgency. Each case is unique, but consistent frameworks, clear timelines, documented decisions and disciplined communication create predictability in an otherwise complex process.
Our approach prioritizes procedural clarity over transactional speed. This reduces stress for families, limits exposure for fiduciaries, and keeps every step documented and ready for professional and court review.
Who can sell, and under what authority, before anything else.
Full-authority IAEA sales and court-confirmed sales follow different paths and timelines.
Clean-out, repairs and staging where they add value; pricing aligned with the Probate Referee appraisal when it applies.
Full exposure through the MLS, broker outreach and targeted marketing, with the probate designation handled correctly.
Offers, notices, hearings when required, escrow and distribution, documented for the estate.
Probate real estate often involves court oversight, multiple stakeholders, and decisions that must be documented and defensible. This work includes court-confirmed sales, collaboration with probate attorneys and professional fiduciaries, complex estates involving multiple heirs, and properties sold as-is under court supervision. With over 25 years of experience, each transaction is handled with an emphasis on clarity, accuracy and compliance at every stage.
Guidance you can trust for every property decision.
For executors, administrators and families who did not expect this role. Plain explanations, a calm timeline, and help with the house itself.
Start hereFor attorneys, fiduciaries, administrators and trustees who need court-compliant real estate execution and clean reporting.
For professionals
No pressure to list or decide anything today. A short call to understand the situation is often the most useful first step.
Jenn Pfeiffer is a licensed real estate agent, not an attorney or tax adviser. This page is general information about selling real property during a probate or trust administration. It is not legal or tax advice. Please talk with a California attorney or tax professional about your situation.
