We buy the house and handle the contents
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.
You can keep belongings your family wants. We can discuss access and contents, and the written terms can identify what stays in the house.
While an estate holds a house, property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and any mortgage payments can keep adding up until the sale closes.
What happens next
Talk through the house
Share the Henderson address, the house’s condition, what is inside, and what you know about the estate. You can call even if you do not have every estate question answered yet.
Get a written offer
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can read the offer and written terms before deciding whether to commit.
Close through a title company
If you choose to proceed, a 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 after the costs
Compare the written offer with what you might net from another sale after its costs. Adjust the calculator assumptions to fit the house and estate.
Open the Henderson home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Kentucky estate rules and taxes
Who can sign
A court appoints a personal representative—an executor or administrator—to handle the estate. See KRS 395.015. If the will gives that person power to sell the house, they can usually sell without a separate court order.
If the will does not give the representative power to sell the house, they can ask the District Court for an order granting it, with notice to everyone who has an interest in the house. See KRS 395.195(6) and KRS 389A.010. The order must be final, and the time to appeal must expire before the house can be transferred. 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 changed its surviving-spouse rules effective July 15, 2026. See KRS 392.020.
Inheritance and transfer taxes
Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. See the Kentucky Department of Revenue inheritance-tax information.
Kentucky real estate transfer tax is 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500—about 0.1%. The grantor, meaning the seller, owes it by law, and the County Clerk collects it before the deed can be recorded. The taxable value includes the full price paid, including any liens the buyer takes over. Some transfers are exempt, and recording fees are separate. See KRS 142.050.
Mortgages, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax.
Henderson County estate and deed offices
Kentucky Court of Justice — Henderson County
The Kentucky Court of Justice provides Henderson County court-clerk and probate contact information.
Henderson County court and probate contact →Henderson County Clerk — deeds and recorded property documents
The Henderson County Clerk records real-estate documents and provides recording information.
Henderson County document-recording information →The County Clerk also lists delinquent-tax collection among its services. For current County Clerk information, see the Henderson County Clerk’s office page.
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Questions about selling an inherited house in Henderson, KY
Can I sell an inherited Kentucky house before probate is finished?
Yes. A court must first appoint a personal representative—an executor or administrator. If the will gives them power to sell the house, they can usually sell without a separate court order. If it does not, they can ask the District Court for an order granting that power, 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 house can be transferred; a certified copy is recorded with the deed.
Who can sign for an inherited house in Kentucky?
A court-appointed personal representative—an executor or administrator—can sign if the will gives them power to sell the real estate. Otherwise, they can ask the District Court for an order granting that power. The title company reviews the estate documents as part of closing.
Do I have to put the inherited house in my own name before selling?
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 may have rights in the house even if not named on the deed. Kentucky’s revised surviving-spouse rules took effect July 15, 2026.
What taxes may apply to an inherited-house sale in Kentucky?
Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. Kentucky 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 transfers are exempt, and recording fees are separate. Mortgages, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate. 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. Tell us what belongings you want to keep; the written terms can identify what remains 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.
What happens after I ask about an offer?
We talk through the house and the information you have. We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours, with written terms to review before you commit. If you choose to proceed, we close through a title company, which reviews the estate and title documents.
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