What we do with the house and its contents
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. If you want to keep specific items, we can include them in the written terms.
Mortgage payments, utilities, insurance, upkeep, and current property taxes can continue while the estate owns the house.
What happens next
Start with a conversation about the Benton house and the estate. Tell us what you know, and we’ll sort out the next steps with you.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Any mortgage, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate from our fees and closing costs. They can affect what you keep.
No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Signing from another location
Sell from anywhere in the country — we can send a notary to you, and you don't have to attend settlement or even visit the property.
What you keep
Compare a written offer with what may remain after repairs, carrying costs, payoffs, and other sale expenses. Change the assumptions to fit the house.
Open the Benton home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Kentucky estate authority and taxes
A court appoints a personal representative—an executor or administrator—to act for the estate. If the will gives that person power to sell real estate, a separate court order is usually not needed.
Kentucky's general list of a personal representative's powers does not include selling land. If the will does not give that person power to sell, the representative can ask District Court for an order granting it. Everyone with an interest in the house must receive notice. The order must be final and the appeal period must expire before the house can be conveyed; a certified copy is recorded with the deed.
A surviving spouse can have rights in the house even if not named on the deed. Kentucky's surviving-spouse rules changed effective July 15, 2026.
- KRS 395.015 — appointment of a personal representative
- KRS 395.195(6) — personal-representative powers
- KRS 389A.010 — court order granting power to sell
- KRS 389A.015 — recording the order with the deed
- KRS 392.020 — surviving spouse’s interest
Inheritance and real estate transfer taxes
Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. This is different from the real estate transfer tax charged when a deed is recorded. The Kentucky Department of Revenue has information about inheritance tax.
Kentucky’s real estate transfer tax is 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500. State law assigns it to the grantor—the seller—and the county clerk collects it before the deed is recorded. Some transfers are exempt, and recording fees are separate. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax.
Local estate and deed help
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Kentucky Court of Justice — Marshall County
The Kentucky Court of Justice lists Marshall County Circuit and District Court contacts in Benton.
Open official office link →Marshall County Clerk — deed records
The County Clerk records Marshall County land records, including deeds.
Open official office link →What our sellers say
“The house in Allentown was sitting empty for 2 years after my dad passed. getting code violations from the city. sold it to them for cash, no cleanup needed.”
“Probate is a nightmare. i live in texas so trying to sell my uncles house out of state was stressing me out. called these guys and they just handled it. wire hit my account yesterday. highly recommend.”
“inherited my parents place and it was packed with junk. didnt want to deal with it. they gave me a fair cash price and took it.”
Questions and contact
Questions about selling an inherited Benton house
Can I sell an inherited Kentucky house before probate is finished?
Yes, once the court has appointed a personal representative with authority to sell. If the will gives that person power to sell real estate, a separate court order is usually not needed.
What if the will does not give the personal representative power to sell?
Kentucky’s general list of personal-representative powers does not include selling land. The representative can ask District Court for an order granting that power. Everyone with an interest in the house must receive notice. The order must be final and the appeal period must expire before the house can be conveyed; a certified copy is recorded with the deed.
Do I have to put the house in my own name before selling it?
You can sell in the estate's name once the estate is opened — no need to put the house in your own name first. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Could a surviving spouse have rights in the house?
Yes. A surviving spouse can have rights in the house even if not named on the deed. Kentucky’s surviving-spouse rules changed effective July 15, 2026.
Do heirs owe Kentucky inheritance tax?
Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. It is different from the real estate transfer tax due when a deed is recorded. The Kentucky Department of Revenue explains inheritance tax.
Can I sell the house with belongings still inside?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. If you want to keep specific items, we can include them in the written terms.
Who pays Kentucky real estate transfer tax when I sell to you?
Kentucky’s real estate transfer tax is 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500. State law assigns it to the grantor—the seller—and the county clerk collects it before the deed is recorded. Some transfers are exempt, and recording fees are separate. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax.
Can I sign if I live outside Kentucky?
Sell from anywhere in the country — we can send a notary to you, and you don't have to attend settlement or even visit the property.
For other local information, visit the Benton seller resources or read how the buying process works in Benton.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what you know about the estate.
Prefer to talk? Call 888-274-5006.