Inherited a house in Fort Myers? Sell it for cash, even during probate.
A local Florida buyer for inherited and probate houses in Fort Myers. Two minutes to request an offer, and you choose the closing date.
- Written cash offer within 24 hours
- No obligation to accept
- You pick the closing date
Can I sell an inherited or probate house in Fort Myers?
Yes. In Florida the personal representative can sell estate property once appointed by the probate court, and some sales need a court order first. We buy inherited houses as-is, clean-out included, and close on the estate's timeline.
For Fort Myers properties, the local steps run through the Lee County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit) and the Lee County Clerk of Court.
How probate works in Lee County
Every probate situation in Lee County, which includes Fort Myers follows Florida law. These are the stages and the local offices involved.
Open probate
A petition is filed in the probate division of the Lee County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit). The court decides between summary administration and formal administration.
Summary or formal
Summary administration is available if the estate subject to administration (less exempt property) is $75,000 or less, or the person died more than two years ago (s. 735.201).
Personal representative
In formal administration the court issues Letters of Administration naming the personal representative, who can then act for the estate.
Creditor period
Notice to creditors is published; most claims must be filed within 3 months of first publication (s. 733.702).
Sell the house
If the will grants a power of sale, the personal representative can usually sell; otherwise the court may need to approve it. Protected homestead follows special rules.
Fort Myers: local facts that affect your sale
Fort Myers is the Lee County seat and one of the areas hit hardest by Hurricane Ian in 2022. Hurricane Ian made landfall in Lee County in 2022. Fort Myers Beach, Cape Coral and Sanibel saw catastrophic surge, and many damaged homes are still subject to the FEMA 50% substantial-damage rule.
We buy inherited and probate houses in McGregor, Dunbar, Whiskey Creek, Villas and Iona, and anywhere else in Fort Myers, plus nearby Cape Coral and Lehigh Acres.
| County | Lee County, Southwest Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | Fort Myers |
| Court for probate cases | Lee County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Lee County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Lee County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | McGregor, Dunbar, Whiskey Creek, Villas, Iona · nearby Cape Coral, Lehigh Acres |
Is selling right for your Fort Myers house?
A cash sale isn't the only path. Fort Myers homeowners in this spot usually weigh move in or keep it, rent it out, list with an agent and sell for cash as-is. We'll tell you honestly if another option fits better.
Compare every option in the Florida guide →- The house is full of belongings
- Heirs live out of state or disagree
- Taxes and insurance keep coming
- The house needs repairs nobody wants to fund
Three steps. Your schedule.
Here's exactly what happens after you ask for an offer on your Fort Myers property.
Tell us about the house
Share the address and a few details online or by phone. It takes about two minutes and costs nothing.
Get a written cash offer
We review the property and recent nearby sales and send a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours.
Pick your closing date
Close in as little as 7 days through a Florida title company, or pick a later date. We cover normal closing costs.
What Fort Myers homeowners ask about probate
What if the house was the person's homestead?
Florida homestead has special protections and can pass outside the normal creditor process. The rules depend on whether there was a surviving spouse or minor child, so check with the estate's attorney.
What is summary administration in Florida?
A shorter probate process for estates of $75,000 or less (not counting exempt property) or where the person died more than two years ago (s. 735.201, Fla. Stat.).
Where is probate opened for a Fort Myers house?
If the owner lived in Lee County, probate is opened in the probate division of the Lee County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit). If they lived elsewhere in Florida it's opened in that county, and out-of-state owners need ancillary administration in the county where the house sits.
Do you buy houses in Fort Myers?
Yes. We buy in McGregor, Dunbar, Whiskey Creek and Villas and every other part of Fort Myers, as well as the rest of Lee County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in Fort Myers?
As little as 7 days after you accept, using a Florida title company. If you need more time, we'll set the date that works for you.
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