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Your Inherited Home Video Series

Start with video 1. Each one builds on the last, and none of them will push you to decide anything today.

Tip: If the home is sitting empty, watch video 1 today. It covers securing the house and calling the insurance company, two things that shouldn't wait.
Video 1 · 10 min

Inherited a House? What to Do in the First 30 Days

Secure the home, find the key papers, call the insurance company, and learn what can safely wait.

Video 2 · 17 min

Named Trustee After a Death? Here's What to Do First

What a successor trustee actually does, the 60-day notice rule, date-of-death value, and the decisions not to rush.

Video 3 · 11 min

How to Avoid a Permanent Property Tax Mistake When You Inherit a California Home

Prop 19 and the one-year window to keep a parent's tax base, plus six common mistakes families make.

Video 4 · 13 min

One Sibling Wants to Live in the House? Here's the Mistake That Costs Everyone

How to handle "I'll just move in for now," cleanouts, and buyouts without breaking the family apart.

Video 5 · 7 min

Family Wants to Spend $80,000 Fixing Up the House Before Selling? Say This Instead

Three cousins, an $80,000 plan, and why getting the numbers first changed everything.

Video 6 · 12 min

Selling an Inherited Home? Skip These 3 Repairs

Which updates rarely pay back, and the low-cost steps that do.

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When you're ready, we'll walk through your family's situation: what the home is worth as-is, which repairs matter, and the timeline. No pressure, and no obligation to list.

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This series is general education from licensed Realtors. It is not legal, tax, or financial advice. Trust, probate, and property tax rules depend on your situation, so talk with an estate attorney, a tax professional, and your county assessor before you decide.
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