Inherited a house in West Palm Beach? Sell it for cash, even during probate.
A local Florida buyer for inherited and probate houses in West Palm Beach. 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 West Palm Beach?
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.
In West Palm Beach, that means working with the Palm Beach County Clerk of Court's records and a Florida title company we close with regularly.
How probate works in Palm Beach County
Every probate situation in Palm Beach County, which includes West Palm Beach follows Florida law. These are the stages and the local offices involved.
Open probate
A petition is filed in the probate division of the Palm Beach County Circuit Court (15th 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.
West Palm Beach: local facts that affect your sale
West Palm Beach is the Palm Beach County seat, with historic districts of 1920s homes and many older condos. Palm Beach County has a large retiree population and many older condos facing post-Surfside inspection and reserve requirements.
We buy inherited and probate houses in Northwood, El Cid, Flamingo Park, Grandview Heights and Pleasant City, and anywhere else in West Palm Beach, plus nearby Boca Raton.
See also: Probate & Inherited Houses across Palm Beach County
| County | Palm Beach County, South Florida |
|---|---|
| County seat | West Palm Beach |
| Court for probate cases | Palm Beach County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit) |
| Official records & court sales | Palm Beach County Clerk of Court |
| Property taxes | Palm Beach County Tax Collector |
| Where we buy | Northwood, El Cid, Flamingo Park, Grandview Heights, Pleasant City · nearby Boca Raton |
Before you sell in West Palm Beach
Selling to us is one option, not the only one. West Palm Beach homeowners in this spot usually weigh move in or keep it, rent it out, list with an agent and sell for cash as-is. If keeping the house or listing it makes more sense, we'll say so.
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.
Selling to us takes three steps, and you control the timing of every one.
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 West Palm Beach homeowners ask about probate
Do I have to clean out the house first?
No. We buy inherited houses with the contents. Take what you want and leave the rest.
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.
Where is probate opened for a West Palm Beach house?
If the owner lived in Palm Beach County, probate is opened in the probate division of the Palm Beach County Circuit Court (15th 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 West Palm Beach?
Yes. We buy in Northwood, El Cid, Flamingo Park and Grandview Heights and every other part of West Palm Beach, as well as the rest of Palm Beach County. Submit the address and we'll confirm within a day.
How fast can you close in West Palm Beach?
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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