We buy the house and handle the contents
An inherited house can keep bringing property-tax, insurance, utility, upkeep, and mortgage bills while the estate is being handled.
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. You can take the belongings you want to keep, and the written terms can say what remains. You do not need to clean out or repair the house to sell it to us.
What happens next
1. Talk through the house
Tell us about the Corbin property, its condition, what is inside, and what you know about the estate. You do not need every estate question answered before you call.
2. Review the written offer
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You receive the written offer and terms before you decide whether to proceed.
3. Close through a title company
If you choose to proceed, the title company reviews the closing file and confirms the documents and signatures needed for this property and estate.
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.
Compare what you may keep
Compare a possible listing result with what you might net after costs. Adjust the calculator assumptions for the house.
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Who can sign
A court must appoint a personal representative—an executor or administrator—to handle the estate. If the will gives the representative power to sell real estate, they can usually sell without a separate court order. If it does not, a District Court order is needed before the house can be conveyed. See the state's appointment rule and its list of representative powers.
The representative can ask District Court for that order under KRS 389A.010. The court gives notice to everyone with an interest in the house. The order must be final and the time to appeal must expire before the house can be conveyed; a certified copy is recorded with the deed under KRS 389A.015.
A surviving spouse may have rights in the house even if not named on the deed. Kentucky’s surviving-spouse rules changed effective July 15, 2026. The title company or a qualified attorney can review how the current rules and estate documents apply; see KRS 392.020.
Transfer and inheritance taxes
Kentucky’s real estate transfer tax is 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500. State law places the tax on the grantor—the seller—and the county clerk collects it before the deed can be recorded. Some transfers are exempt, and recording fees are separate; the title company can confirm whether an exemption applies to this sale. See KRS 142.050.
Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate from closing costs.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax.
Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. The Kentucky Department of Revenue inheritance-tax information explains the state rules.
Local estate and deed offices
Corbin includes parts of Knox, Laurel, and Whitley Counties. The county court and clerk offices below cover all three. Not sure? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
Knox County
Knox County Circuit Court Clerk — Knox County Courthouse Annex, 401 Court Square, Barbourville, KY 40906.
Knox County court information ↗Knox County Clerk, Corbin Branch Office — 15100 E. Cumberland Gap Parkway, Suite 4, Corbin, KY 40701; (606) 258-8430.
Kentucky County Clerk directory ↗Laurel County
Laurel County Circuit Court Clerk — Laurel County Judicial Center, 305 S. Main Street, London, KY 40741.
Laurel County court information ↗Laurel County Clerk — 101 South Main Street, Room 203, London, KY 40741; (606) 864-5158.
Kentucky County Clerk directory ↗Whitley County
Whitley County Circuit Court Clerk — Whitley County Judicial Center, 100 Main Street, Williamsburg, KY 40769.
Whitley County court information ↗Whitley County Clerk, Corbin Branch Office — 805 S. Main Street, Suite 118, Corbin, KY 40701; (606) 528-0099.
Kentucky County Clerk directory ↗If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Questions about selling an inherited house
Inherited-property questions in Corbin, KY
Can I sell an inherited Kentucky house before probate is finished?
Often, yes, but the court must first appoint a personal representative. If the will gives that representative power to sell the real estate, the representative can usually sell without a separate court order. If the will does not give that power, a District Court order is generally needed before the house can be conveyed.
Who can sign for an inherited house?
The court-appointed personal representative—an executor or administrator—handles the sale when the will gives that authority. If it does not, the representative can ask the District Court for an order granting the power to sell. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who must sign for the estate.
What if the will does not give the personal representative power to sell?
The personal representative can ask the District Court for an order granting the power to sell, with notice to everyone who has an interest in the house. The order must be final and the time to appeal must expire before the property can be conveyed; a certified copy is recorded with the deed.
Could a surviving spouse have rights in a house not listed in their name?
A surviving spouse may have rights in the house even if not named on the deed. Kentucky changed its surviving-spouse rules effective July 15, 2026. The title company or a qualified attorney can review the deed and estate documents.
What taxes apply to an inherited-house sale in Kentucky?
Kentucky’s real estate transfer tax is 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500, and the grantor—the seller—owes it under state law. Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate from closing costs. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax.
Do I have to clean out or repair the inherited house?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. The written terms can say what belongings remain in the house.
Can I sign the sale papers from 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.
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