How to Sell a House in Texas With an Affidavit of Heirship

🏠 Need to Sell an Inherited House — But Hoping to Avoid Probate?

If you’ve inherited a house here in Texas, you might be wondering: “Do I have to go through probate first?”

Good news — not always.

In many situations, an Affidavit of Heirship can help you legally transfer ownership and sell the property — without the time, cost, or headaches of going through probate court.

We’re Love Investors. Over the years, we’ve helped a lot of Texas families sell inherited homes — even when probate wasn’t an option or hadn’t been started. We work closely with title companies that understand this process, and we can help guide you through it too.

In this quick guide, we’ll walk through:

• 🏡 What an Affidavit of Heirship is
• 🏡 When it can be used to sell a house
• 🏡 How the process works here in Texas
• 🏡 How we can help you sell your inherited property as-is — quickly and easily

👉 Click here to see how we help Texans sell inherited property — with or without probate.

What Is an Affidavit of Heirship?

Think of an Affidavit of Heirship as a way to officially show who inherited the property — without going through probate.

It’s a legal document used here in Texas to state who the rightful heirs are — and allows the property title to be transferred to the heirs so it can be sold or refinanced.

Here’s what’s usually involved:

• Two disinterested witnesses — folks who knew the deceased, can confirm family details, and aren’t set to inherit anything
• One or more of the heirs will sign as well

Once the affidavit is signed, notarized, and recorded with the county clerk, it serves as proof of ownership — which can allow you to move forward with selling the property.

🏡 When Can You Use an Affidavit of Heirship to Sell a House?

It works well when the estate is fairly simple and all the heirs are in agreement. You may be able to use an Affidavit of Heirship if:

• ✅ The estate qualifies as a “small estate”
• ✅ The property is the primary remaining asset
• ✅ The will wasn’t probated within 4 years of death
• ✅ The deceased did not leave a will (intestate)
• ✅ All heirs agree on who is inheriting the house
• ✅ There aren’t any significant debts or claims that would require probate

⚠️ If there are major disputes between heirs, or if there are complex debts, probate might still be needed. But for many families, using an Affidavit of Heirship can save a lot of time and expense.

How It Works: Selling a House With an Affidavit of Heirship

Here’s a simple breakdown of how the process typically goes:

1. Heirs (with or without an attorney) prepare the Affidavit of Heirship
2. Two disinterested witnesses sign it
3. Affidavit is notarized and recorded with the county clerk
4. The public record is updated
5. The heirs can now transfer or sell the property

⚠️ Some title companies may want the affidavit to “season” for 30–90 days. But at Love Investors, we know how to work with title companies to help speed up the process whenever possible.

Why Use an Affidavit of Heirship?

Here are just a few reasons many of the families we help choose this option:

• ✅ It’s faster than going through probate
• ✅ Much less expensive than probate court
• ✅ You can sell the house “as-is” — no repairs needed
• ✅ No court fees or long legal delays
• ✅ Helps settle the estate and distribute proceeds faster

We can also help connect you with trusted local resources to get the affidavit prepared the right way — so there are no surprises at closing.

✨ Why Texas Families Work With Love Investors

We know that selling an inherited property can feel overwhelming — especially after losing a loved one. That’s why we make the process as simple and supportive as possible.

Here’s what we offer:

• 💜 Fast, fair offers with flexible timelines
• 💜 We buy even when there are family complexities
• 💜 We help heirs sell using an Affidavit of Heirship
• 💜 We buy even if probate hasn’t been started or completed
• 💜 We close quickly — often within 7–14 days after clear title
• 💜 We buy houses as-is — no clean out required
• 💜 We provide warm, compassionate support along the way
• 💜 We coordinate with title companies and attorneys to help everything go smoothly

We’ve helped many families turn an inherited home into cash — and helped ease the stress of the process at the same time.

Ready to Talk About Your Options?

If you’re thinking about selling an inherited house — and wondering if an Affidavit of Heirship might work — we’d be happy to talk it through with you.

We can:

• Explain your options in plain, everyday language
• Connect you with trusted local resources for the affidavit
• Make you a fair, no-obligation offer on the house

👉 Click here to get started with Love Investors today.
Or you can call or text us anytime at 817-751-7476 — we’re always here to help.