Texas Probate Process for Inherited Property: What You Need to Know to Sell Your House

Inheriting a House in Texas? Here’s What You Should Know About Probate

If you’ve inherited a property in Texas, you may be wondering what happens next — and whether you can sell the home.
For many heirs, this process feels overwhelming, especially when probate is involved.
The good news is: you don’t have to navigate it alone.

We’re Love Investors, and we’ve helped many Texas families successfully sell inherited property — even during or after probate.

In this guide, we’ll explain:

• When probate is required in Texas
• How the probate process works
• How you can sell an inherited house — even if probate isn’t finished yet
• How we can help make the process easier

👉 Want help now? Click here to see how we help Texans sell inherited property.

Understanding Probate in Texas

Probate is the legal process used to validate a deceased person’s will and distribute their assets — including real estate.

During probate, the court:

• Proves the validity of the will (if there is one)
• Appoints an executor or administrator
• Ensures debts and taxes are paid
• Approves the distribution of remaining assets to heirs

For property heirs, this means you typically can’t sell the house until certain probate steps are complete — but there are ways to move faster (more on that below).

When Does an Inherited Property Have to Go Through Probate?

Probate is generally required in Texas if:

• ✅ The deceased person had a will
• ✅ The estate includes real property (a home, land, etc.)
• ✅ The title of the home needs to be legally transferred

Probate may NOT be required if:

• ✅ The property was jointly owned with rights of survivorship
• ✅ The deceased person had a living trust
• ✅ The heirs can use an affidavit of heirship to transfer ownership

👉 Tip: Even if probate is required, you don’t have to wait until it’s complete to line up a sale.

How Long Does Probate Usually Take?

Every case is different, but here’s a general timeline:

Key point: Probate often takes 6–12 months — but you can usually sell the home before the case is fully closed.

How You Can Sell an Inherited House — Even During Probate

Yes — in most cases, you can start the sale process even if probate isn’t finished.

Here’s how it works:

• ✅ The court appoints an executor or administrator
• ✅ The executor can list or sell the property, with court approval if required
• ✅ You can sell “as-is” to an investor (like us) without having to do repairs or clean out the home

Important: Some families think they have to wait for probate to fully close — but this can delay your ability to move forward and settle the estate.

We help heirs speed this up by:

• Buying the property directly (no realtor or showings required)
• Coordinating with your probate attorney
• Helping clear title issues
• Allowing you to sell as-is — hoarder houses welcome!

Why Texas Families Trust Love Investors When Selling an Inherited Property

We know this is more than just a transaction — it’s about handling a loved one’s legacy.

At Love Investors, we’ve helped many Texas heirs:

• ✅ Sell homes in probate
• ✅ Sell homes with affidavit of heirship
• ✅ Sell properties with title issues
• ✅ Sell without repairs or cleanout
• ✅ Close quickly — sometimes in days

Our Promise: We handle your situation with empathy, transparency, and respect.
We buy houses as-is and on your timeline — no stress, no repairs, no commissions.

We’re Here to Help — No Pressure, Just Support

If you’re exploring how to sell an inherited house in Texas, let’s talk.
We can:

• ✅ Explain your options
• ✅ Answer your questions about probate or affidavits
• ✅ Make a fair cash offer on your timeline

👉 Click here to get started with Love Investors today.
Or call/text us directly at 817-751-7476 — we’re happy to help.