Mobile County Probate Court — Judicial Division
Estate-administration and court-contact route. Mobile County Government Center Annex, 151 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602. Phone: (251) 574-6001.
Mobile, ALInherited property
Selling an Inherited House in Mobile, AL
You stop paying for a house and get a fair price.
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.
Yes. USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in the City of Mobile and Mobile County, Alabama. You can call or use the form to talk through the property and ask for a written cash offer.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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What we do with the house and its contents
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
You can tell us what the family wants to keep. We can discuss the house and its contents as they stand, without assuming you want to keep or sell everything.
Utilities, insurance, upkeep, property taxes, and any mortgage can keep adding to the cost of holding a house, where those costs apply.
What happens next
1. Talk through the property
Call or use the form with the address and what you know about the house, access, contents, and estate papers. We can start with a conversation about the property.
2. Review the written offer
We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You can review the written offer and terms before you commit.
3. Confirm the estate and title steps
If you want to proceed, the title company reviews the deed and estate papers and confirms who can sign and what documents are needed for this property.
4. Sign and close
The title company coordinates signing and closing after the required review. The actual estate and title file determine the steps and timing.
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 keep
Compare a written offer with an estimate of what might remain from a traditional sale after likely repairs, cleanout, commissions, carrying costs, and closing costs. The calculator uses editable assumptions; it is a planning estimate, not an offer for this house.
Alabama estate rules and deed tax
Who can sign for the estate?
Often, an inherited Alabama house can be sold before the estate is finished, once the right person has legal power to sign. The probate court appoints a personal representative to handle the estate. If there is a will, this is usually the executor it names; the court’s letters show that person’s authority.
A will generally must be filed for probate within five years after the death. If the will expressly authorizes the personal representative to sell the house, the sale can usually proceed under that power. Otherwise, the personal representative needs the court’s approval before selling estate property. See Alabama Code § 43-8-161 and § 43-2-844.
If no estate is opened, the heirs may be able to sell together, but everyone with an ownership interest must participate. Estate debts and a surviving spouse’s rights can still affect title. See Alabama Code § 43-2-830. The closing attorney or title company will confirm what the actual deed and estate file require.
We help coordinate the sale, but we do not provide legal advice. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who has authority to sign for the estate.
Alabama deed tax
Alabama charges deed tax when the deed is recorded with the county probate judge. The rate is 50 cents for each $500 of taxable value, or any part of $500. The taxable value may be reduced by a mortgage or vendor’s lien on which Alabama mortgage tax has been paid; the closing attorney confirms the amount. The deed must include proof of the actual price or value. Without proof, the probate office uses the latest tax assessment, and penalties can apply. See Alabama Code § 40-22-1 and the Alabama Department of Revenue recordation-tax guidance.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Alabama's deed tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Mobile County estate, deed, and property-tax offices
The Mobile County Probate Court has separate Judicial and Recording divisions. The address and land records determine which county and office apply to a particular property or estate.
Mobile County Probate Court — Recording Division
Deed and real-property document recording route. 151 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602. Phone: (251) 574-6040.
Mobile County Revenue Commission
County property-search, assessment, and property-tax contact. Michael Square, 3925 Michael Boulevard, Suite G, Mobile, AL 36609. Phone: (251) 574-8530. Confirm the correct parcel and current tax account with the office.
Revenue Commission locationsIf you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
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We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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Inherited-house questions in Mobile, AL
Can an inherited Alabama house be sold before the estate is finished?
Often, yes, once the person signing has authority. If the will expressly gives the personal representative power to sell the house, the sale can usually proceed under that power; otherwise, the personal representative needs court approval before selling estate property. The will, court letters, and actual title determine the steps for this house.
Who can sign for an inherited house in Alabama?
The probate court appoints a personal representative to handle the estate. If there is a will, this is usually the executor it names; the court’s letters show that person’s authority. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who has authority to sign for this estate.
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. We help coordinate the sale, but we do not provide legal advice. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who has authority to sign for the estate.
What if no estate has been opened?
The heirs may be able to sell together, but everyone with an ownership interest must participate. Estate debts and a surviving spouse’s rights can still affect title, so have the closing attorney or title company review the actual records.
What repairs or cleanout are required before selling to you?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. You can tell us what the family wants to keep and discuss the contents with us.
What deed tax does Alabama charge when a house sells?
Alabama deed tax is 50 cents for each $500 of taxable value, or any part of $500. The taxable value may be reduced by a mortgage or vendor’s lien on which Alabama mortgage tax has been paid; the closing attorney confirms that amount. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Alabama’s deed tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Can I sign from outside Alabama?
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.
Can you help me find an estate attorney?
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.