Not all inherited homes in California go through probate. Whether probate is required depends on how the property was owned before it was passed down — and understanding that early can clarify timelines, authority, and next steps for heirs.
Probate in San Mateo County often takes between nine and eighteen months, depending on court scheduling, executor authority, and whether property is involved. While each estate is different, understanding how the local court calendar works can help set realistic expectations.
An executor can sometimes sell a probate home in California without court approval. It depends on whether the court grants full or limited authority.
An executor can sell a probate property in California without court approval if the court grants full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. In San Mateo County, this allows many probate home sales to move forward without court confirmation, depending on the authority granted and the structure of the estate.
Zombie Mortgages: What Pacifica Homeowners Should Know You might have heard the term “zombie mortgage” making the news lately. It sounds dramatic, but it’s a real issue. A zombie mortgage is an old second loan or home-equity line that was thought to be resolved years ago but still exists on the property record. In some […]
Living in Pacifica: 10 Things Locals Know That Newcomers Should Too Thinking about moving to Pacifica? You’re in for something special. This little coastal town sits between the ocean and the hills, and it has a personality all its own. Locals love it here because life feels slower, friendlier, and a little wild around the […]
🪨 The Rockaway Beach, Pacifica Quarry History, What’s Proposed, and What’s Next The old Rockaway Quarry isn’t just a patch of land east of Highway 1. It’s a piece of Pacifica’s history, a symbol of old industry, and the center of one of the most talked-about developments on the coast. What’s coming next could reshape […]