Free video series from Tricia Garcia
Inherited a Home? Watch This Before You Fix, Clear Out, or Sign Anything.
Six short videos, about an hour in all, that walk your family through the first month, trusts and probate, California property tax rules, and the house itself. Watch at your own pace.
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You're not behind, and you're not doing it wrong. Most families we meet feel rushed in the first few weeks, and that's when the expensive mistakes happen: a cleanout before anyone checks the trust, a remodel the estate can't approve, a sibling who moves in with nothing in writing.
This series shows you what needs attention now, what can wait, and which questions to bring to your attorney and tax professional.
What's in the series
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.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.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.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.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.Selling an Inherited Home? Skip These 3 Repairs
Which updates rarely pay back, and the low-cost steps that do.
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Tell us where to send it. You'll go straight to the videos, and we'll email you the link and the Family Guide to Handling an Inherited Home so you can come back anytime.
Who's teaching
Tricia GarciaSeniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES). Tricia hosts the series and works with families on inherited homes, trusts, and downsizing across Ventura and Los Angeles County.
Steve HiseTogether, Steve and Tricia bring about 20 years of combined experience and have helped hundreds of families buy and sell in Simi Valley and beyond.
Questions families ask
Is the video series really free?
Yes. There's no cost and no obligation to list your home with us.
Do I have to decide anything right away?
No. The series is designed to help your family slow down, protect the home, and understand your options before making permanent decisions.
Is this legal or tax advice?
No. Steve Hise and Tricia Garcia are licensed Realtors, not attorneys or tax advisors. Talk with an estate attorney, a tax professional, and your county assessor about your situation.
What if the inherited home is outside Ventura or Los Angeles County?
Tricia can connect you with a vetted real estate professional in the area through her referral network.
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.